1. Determine the scope of trademark registration and conduct a pre-search. The scope of trademark registration must be selected based on the categories and product names listed in the "Classification Table of Similar Goods and Services".
2. Submit trademark registration application documents to the Trademark Office. Application documents include: trademark registration application, applicant’s subject qualification certification materials, and if an intellectual property agency is entrusted to submit, a power of attorney should also be submitted.
3. The Trademark Office will accept and review the application. After accepting the application, the Trademark Office will conduct a formal examination and a substantive examination. The formal examination mainly examines the applicant's name, address, trademark drawings, and designated goods and services.
4. Announcement. If the application passes the review, the Trademark Office will make an announcement. The announcement period is 3 months. During this period, prior rights holders and interested parties can raise objections to the trademark application.
5. Approval of registration. If no one raises any objection during the announcement period, the Trademark Office will approve the registration and issue a "Trademark Registration Certificate".