1, choose your favorite trademark.
The selection range includes characters, figures, numbers, letters, color combinations and any combination of the above elements. According to the latest trademark law, sound can also be registered as a trademark.
2. Query the registration status
Go to the official database and the trademark inquiry system "China Trademark Network" to inquire about the prior registration, evaluate the registration risk, make repeated revisions, and finally determine the trademark to be registered.
3. Prepare the application materials for trademark registration
The materials for preparing an application for trademark registration are: an application for trademark registration; Power of attorney (not required for online application) (such as entrusted agency); Subject certification materials (personal identity card and individual business license, company business license). In addition, we need to make trademark patterns. The recommended resolution is 800*800 pixels, 100, which is too small to be blurred easily.
4. Submit application materials
One way is to entrust a filing agency to submit it, and you can find a local agency on the website of the State Trademark Office; The second way is to submit it in person in the registration hall of the State Trademark Office.
5. Waiting for the official examination of the Trademark Office
After passing the formal examination, the Trademark Office issued a Notice of Trademark Acceptance. The time is about 20 working days (that is, 1 month or so). If the formal examination fails, it is necessary to make corrections or resubmit the application. After receiving the Notice of Trademark Acceptance, the trademark can be marked "TM" for use.
Extended data:
It takes about 12 months from submitting the application to finally obtaining the Trademark Registration Certificate, of which about 1 month after submitting the application, the first 6 months after accepting the application, the last 3 months are the announcement period after the trademark office has passed the examination, and the final certification and issuance will take about 2 months.
During the announcement period, the applicant should always pay attention to whether there are objections raised by others, and submit an objection defense according to the Notice of Objection Defense issued by the Trademark Office to safeguard his legitimate rights and interests.
Article 40 of the Trademark Law of People's Republic of China (PRC) stipulates that if a registered trademark needs to be used after the expiration of its term of validity, the trademark registrant shall go through the renewal procedures in accordance with the regulations 12 months before the expiration; If it has not been handled during this period, it can be extended for six months.
The validity period of each renewal registration is ten years, counting from the day after the last expiration of the trademark. If the renewal formalities are not completed at the expiration of the period, the registered trademark shall be cancelled.
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