Answer: A trademark has the following characteristics:

A trademark is a symbol that distinguishes it from other people's goods or services

A trademark is a symbol made up of words, graphics, letters, numbers, colors and three-dimensional symbols, or a combination of these elements

A trademark is exclusive, and the trademark holder has the exclusive right to use its trademark and is protected by law

A trademark is an intangible asset, and its value can be.

Answer: The following signs shall not be used as trademarks:

They are the same as or similar to national names, national flags, national emblems, military flags and medals. As well as the name of a specific place where a state organ is located or the name and figure of a landmark building are the same

the same as or similar to the name, flag and emblem of an international organization

the same as or similar to the official mark and inspection mark indicating the implementation of control and guarantee (unless authorized)

racist

exaggerated and deceptive

consistent with the general name, figure and model of a commodity (e.g. Briefcase, etc.)

It directly indicates the quality, main raw materials, functions, uses, weight, quantity and other characteristics of the goods

It is the same as or similar to the name and logo of the Red Cross and Red Crescent Society

Q: What evaluation items should be paid attention to before submitting an application for trademark registration?

a: before submitting the registration data, the items to be evaluated include:

whether the trademark is enough to identify the goods or services of the trademark owner and other merchants

whether the trademark is the common language/terminology of the industry

whether the trademark is the same as or similar to other trademarks

Q: What is Nice Classification?

A: The Nice Classification (NCL) is an international classification system for goods and services used for trademark registration, which is mainly used to distinguish different goods or services when applying.

q: can an individual apply for trademark registration?

a: besides companies, applicants can also apply for trademark registration in their own names.

q: what information should be submitted to register a trademark?

a: the information required by each country and region is different. generally, the applicant's identification information, application form and trademark pattern need to be submitted.

q: how long does it take to register a trademark?

a: the processing time is different in different countries and regions (for example, 4-8 months in Hongkong and 12-18 months in China), which generally takes 4-24 months.

q: how many years is the trademark valid?

a: trademarks in most countries and regions are valid for 1 years, with a few exceptions, such as 15 years in Canada and 7 years in Macao.

q: can the trademark be renewed?

a: a trademark can be renewed after its expiration, and the renewal period is generally 1 years.

q: what is priority?

Answer:

Priority

Anyone who registers a trademark for a product or service in a Paris Convention country or a WTO member country can enjoy priority within six months after submitting an application.

exercising the right of priority

If you apply for a trademark of another country within six months of the first filing of the trademark application, you can exercise the right of priority and trace the filing date of the second application back to the date of the first application.

q: what is the principle of trademark protection?

A: Different countries and regions adopt different trademark protection principles. At present, the international trademark protection principles are divided into three types: application first, use first, and application first and use first.

q: what is the difference between the packaging and decoration of trademarks and commodities?

a: trademarks are a part of commodity packaging and decoration, and they are both used in commodity packaging. The function of trademark is to distinguish different producers or operators of goods, while the main function of decoration is to beautify goods. The registered trademark cannot be changed, but the decoration can change the design style at will.

q: do you need an agreement for trademark transfer?

a: yes. An application and a transfer contract signed by both parties shall be submitted for trademark transfer.

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