We need to look at the trademark registration process in Chang 'an Town, Dongguan: trademark inquiry (free through company inquiry)-preparation and submission of trademark registration application documents-trademark form examination-issuance of trademark acceptance notice-substantive examination of trademark-trademark announcement-issuance of trademark certificate. The whole process of registering a trademark is like this. Under successful circumstances, it will take about 12 months (high pass rate) to get the certificate. This baby has done it for friends!