The trademark registration number is actually the registration certificate number that has been issued for a trademark. For example, it is the same as the ID number on the ID card. It is a unique identification recognition of the trademark. Trademarks are marks used to distinguish the goods and services provided, and are divided into commodity trademarks and service trademarks.
Benefits of trademark registration:
1. It has the function of distinguishing the origin of goods or services and guiding consumers to recognize the brand for shopping or consumption;
2. Promote production Investors or operators continuously improve or stabilize the quality of products or services;
3. It is the foundation of the corporate brand, conducive to market competition and advertising, and is a symbol of corporate credibility and quality;
< p>4. It is a very important part of the intangible assets of the enterprise;5. It is a prerequisite for applying for national inspection exemption, provincial and municipal famous brands, well-known trademarks, and quality certification;
6 , transferable, franchised, chain;
7. Conditions for enterprise bidding.
Legal Basis
"Trademark Law of the People's Republic of China"
Article 22 Applicants for trademark registration shall follow the prescribed commodity classification table Fill in the product category and product name of the trademark and submit a registration application.
Trademark registration applicants can apply to register the same trademark for multiple categories of goods through one application.
Trademark registration applications and other relevant documents can be submitted in writing or by data message. Article 23 If a registered trademark needs to obtain the exclusive right to use the trademark on goods beyond the approved scope of use, a separate application for registration shall be submitted. Article 24 If a registered trademark needs to change its logo, a new registration application must be submitted. Article 25 If a trademark registration applicant files an application for trademark registration in China with the same trademark for the same goods within six months from the date when the trademark is first filed in a foreign country, the applicant shall apply for trademark registration in China in accordance with the agreement signed between the foreign country and China. Priority may be enjoyed in accordance with an agreement or an international treaty to which both countries are party, or in accordance with the principle of mutual recognition of priority.
If you claim priority in accordance with the preceding paragraph, you must submit a written statement when filing an application for trademark registration, and submit a copy of the first trademark registration application document within three months; if you fail to submit a written statement Or if a copy of the trademark registration application document is not submitted within the time limit, it will be deemed that priority has not been claimed. Article 26 If a trademark is used for the first time on goods exhibited at an international exhibition sponsored or recognized by the Chinese government, the applicant for registration of the trademark may enjoy priority within six months from the date of exhibition of the goods.
Those who claim priority in accordance with the preceding paragraph shall submit a written statement when applying for trademark registration, and submit within three months the name of the exhibition where their goods are exhibited and the use of the said trademark on the goods on display. Evidence of the trademark, date of exhibition and other supporting documents; if no written statement is made or supporting documents are not submitted within the time limit, it will be deemed that priority has not been claimed.