2. Formal review: when an application is submitted, the trademark registrar will review the legality of the submitted application documents, trademark patterns, power of attorney and other documents.
3. substantive examination: according to the law, examine whether the trademark is registrable, whether it is the same as or similar to the previously registered trademark, and whether it violates the prohibition clause of the trademark law.
4. trademarks that fail: the examiner will notify the applicant in writing and inform him of the reasons for rejection. The applicant may submit a review within the time limit from the date of receiving the notice of rejection, otherwise, the application will be regarded as abandoned, and the application date and application number will not be retained.
5. announcement: after examination, the trademark without problems will be published in the official trademark announcement, and the objection period is 2 months from the announcement date.
6. Objection: Anyone can object to the trademark during the objection period.
7. Registration approval: a trademark that has been ruled to be registrable after objection, or a trademark that has been announced without objection, will be registered and a registration certificate will be issued.