A registered trademark is not only the basis for ensuring that the brand is under the umbrella of the Trademark Law, but also the carrier that carries the business management philosophy and spiritual culture. It is also the basis for the brand to "break new ground" and occupy the market. important tool for sharing. Sometimes the trademark of a main brand will even become the symbol of the company, such as the Coca-Cola Company.
Is there a “blind period” for trademark inquiries? Teach you how to solve it effectively
Before applying for trademark registration, our trademark owners all do a good job of trademark search. Trademark search is of great significance. It determines whether the applicant should modify or even re- Conceiving a trademark provides a basis for the probability of successful trademark registration.
However, there is also a "blind period" for trademark inquiries. This "blind period" means that after the trademark registration application is submitted, it takes a certain amount of time for the relevant information to be entered into the Trademark Office's computer management system and made public to the public. At this time, A subsequent trademark applicant may not be able to find information about this trademark when searching for prior trademark rights.
The risks arising from the "blind period" cannot be underestimated, so how should we avoid it?
Although the blind period is risky, it is not "fatal". Our common saying of "trying your luck" is used in this. If the applicant is worried about the "blind period", he should submit his trademark application as early as possible and increase the number of inquiries, which can reduce the risk of the "blind period" to a certain extent.
In today's world where intellectual property rights are so valued, if businesses do not pay attention to obtaining registered trademarks when starting a business or developing new business scope, they will face great business risks. Protect your business trademarks and knowledge. With property rights, the road of corporate branding will be longer and smoother in the future.