The basic registration procedures for EU trademarks are as follows:
1. The applicant applies to the European Union Trademark Office or the Trademark Office of an EU member state;
2. The European Union Trademark Office will notify the trademark authorities of each member state of the application content so that trademark reviews in each country can be conducted at the same time;
3. After the review is passed, a three-month announcement will be made. During these three months, any third party can object to the announced trademark;
4. If no third party files an objection, the applied trademark can be approved for registration within one year;
5. The application registration period is about 12-15 months.
Materials required to apply for EU trademark registration:
1. Apply as a legal person and attach a copy of the "Business License" or valid registration certificate; apply as a natural person and attach personal identification documents 1 copy;
2. 5 copies of trademark drawings, which must be clear and of good paper quality. If it is a color trademark, you need to submit 1 black-and-white draft and 5 color drafts; the size should not be less than 5cm × 5cm, and the maximum should not exceed 10cm × 20cm;
3. Fill in 1 application form, which must be submitted by the applicant Signed by a person or signed by an agent
4. List the goods or services sought to be registered and indicate the trademark category, which can be queried from the Trademark Classification Table on this website.
5. Trademark registration power of attorney, the applicant must sign and seal the power of attorney
Legal basis
"Certification of the People's Republic of China and the People's Republic of China" Accreditation Regulations
Article 1
These Regulations are formulated in order to standardize certification and accreditation activities, improve the quality and management level of products and services, and promote economic and social development.
Article 2
The term "certification" as mentioned in these Regulations refers to certification by a certification body that products, services, and management systems comply with relevant technical specifications, mandatory requirements or standards of relevant technical specifications. Conformity assessment activities.
Accreditation as mentioned in these regulations refers to conformity assessment activities that are recognized by accreditation agencies for the abilities and professional qualifications of certification agencies, inspection agencies, laboratories, and personnel engaged in review, audit and other certification activities.
Article 3
When engaging in certification and accreditation activities within the territory of the People’s Republic of China, these regulations shall be observed.
Article 4
The state implements a unified certification and accreditation supervision and management system.
The state implements a working mechanism for certification and accreditation work that is jointly implemented by all relevant parties under the unified management, supervision and comprehensive coordination of the certification and accreditation supervision and management department of the State Council.