1, understand the trademark approximation standard.
The function of trademark inquiry is to avoid the risk of trademark registration, and the most common reason why a trademark is rejected is trademark approximation. Therefore, before querying a trademark, we must first know what the trademark approximation standard is. The so-called know yourself and know yourself. Only by fully understanding the internal review standards of the Trademark Office can we help you judge the similarity of trademarks and reduce the failure rate of trademark registration.
2. Cross-category query
Trademarks are registered by category, so generally we only inquire about related categories when inquiring. In fact, this is not enough. At present, there is still a problem of cross-category approximation in the classification table of similar goods and services used by the Trademark Office, and applicants need multi-category query. This problem generally requires strong professionalism, so I suggest you consult a professional organization.
3. Inquiry experience
Trademark inquiry is not only to inquire about the general situation, but also to judge whether the trademark violates the relevant provisions of the trademark law. Therefore, lack of experience may affect the query results, make the approximate judgment and significance judgment of trademarks deviate, not only reduce the accuracy of trademark query, but also may lead to the failure of trademark registration. Therefore, it is very necessary to entrust a professional agency, because they have professionals, rich experience and understand the examination standards and rules of trademarks.
Step 4 take a closer look
When inquiring about trademarks, if you find the same or similar trademarks in the same category, you must look carefully. Because the inquired trademark information includes not only registered or registered trademarks, but also failed or invalid trademarks, the applicant should click on the details page to view them. If the trademark is invalid, the applicant may reapply.
5. Don't blindly believe the query results.
There are inevitable objective factors in trademark inquiry, such as the blind period of the trademark, the subjectivity of the examiner, and the objection during the announcement period. , will affect the result of trademark registration. Trademark inquiry can only reduce the risk of trademark registration, but it cannot guarantee the success of 100%. Don't blindly believe the inquiry results.
Professional things should be done by professional people, so trademark inquiries can be given to professional people, such as intellectual property rights, to ensure higher accuracy of trademark registration inquiries. Be sure to make a trademark approximate query, which is absolutely helpful for trademark registration, and even if your trademark is highly original, you should search it first, and it is best not to approximate it.
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