Trademark renewal refers to the system in which the owner of a registered trademark goes through certain formalities to extend the validity period of his registered trademark within a period of ten years before the expiration of the trademark registration. According to the Trademark Law amended in 213, Article 4 If a registered trademark needs to be used continuously after its expiration, the trademark registrant shall go through the renewal procedures in accordance with the regulations within twelve months before the expiration; If it fails to be handled during this period, a six-month extension period may be granted. 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. In the process of trademark renewal, whether the user handles it himself or entrusts an agency to handle it in the trademark office, the process is similar. There are two processes: 1. Prepare the application. 2. Submit an application.
why do you choose an agency?
Many trademark owners think that the cost of trademark renewal is much more expensive than re-application. As everyone knows, renewal is only a formal requirement for examining the qualification of the subject. After applying for renewal of the registration certificate, the exclusive right to use a trademark can be extended for 1 years without substantive examination. Some applicants did not submit an application for extending the exclusive right time during the trademark renewal and extension period. After that, I thought it was ok to re-apply, but I actually made a serious mistake, because I don't know how many people want to use a good trademark, and maybe because of this step, I gave up my trademark rights. It caused irreparable losses, and then it was bought back at a high price. Moreover, it takes longer to re-trademark than to renew it. Therefore, the agency can help users to understand the importance of trademark renewal. In addition, choosing an agency has the following advantages: 1. Agency is simpler and more efficient. 2. The agency is more professional and comprehensive.
How to choose an agency:
First, don't choose an "alarmist" agency
Some informal agencies call customers all day, saying that they must register their trademarks, otherwise the industrial and commercial bureau will fine you and deduct your license. These are all deceptive tricks. Don't believe them. Except for cigarettes and medicines, which are compulsory, other categories do not require the registration of trademarks. We registered the trademark for the exclusive right to use the trademark, and also for the long-term development and brand building of the enterprise, but no industrial and commercial department will bother you because you have not registered the trademark. However, some dishonest agencies try to create achievements in this way, and the vast number of small and medium-sized enterprises should keep their eyes open.
second, check the qualifications, depending on the environment
whether a trademark agency is formal depends on whether it has relevant trademark agency qualifications. You can go to the website of the Trademark Office to find the record of the trademark agency and confirm whether it meets the requirements completely.
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