Any visible mark that can distinguish the goods of a natural person, legal person or other organization from the goods of others, including words, graphics, letters, numbers, three-dimensional signs and color combinations, sounds, and the above Any combination of elements can be applied for registration as a trademark. The following signs shall not be used as trademarks: (1) Those that are the same as or similar to the country name, national flag, national emblem, military flag, medals of the People's Republic of China, or the same as the names of specific places where central state agencies are located or landmark buildings The names and graphics are the same; (2) The names, flags, national emblems, and military flags of foreign countries are the same or similar, except with the consent of the government of that country; (3) The names, flags, and emblems of intergovernmental international organizations are the same or similar Except with the consent of the organization or if it is not likely to mislead the public; (4) Is the same as or similar to the official mark or inspection mark indicating the implementation of control and guarantee, except for authorized ones; (5) The same as the "Red Cross", The name and logo of the "Red Crescent" are the same or similar; (6) are ethnically discriminatory; (7) are exaggerated and deceptive; (8) are harmful to socialist morals or have other adverse effects of. Place names of administrative divisions at or above the county level or foreign place names known to the public shall not be used as trademarks. However, exceptions are made where place names have other meanings or are part of collective trademarks or certification marks; registered trademarks using place names will continue to be valid.