The application for Chinese time-honored brand should be submitted to the local municipal commerce department, audited by the provincial commerce department and reported to the revitalization Committee for confirmation. Procedures include: application, submission of materials, investigation and appraisal, appraisal and evaluation, publicity, decision-making, review, registration and filing, and issuance of certificates. Article 4 of the Trademark Law If a natural person, legal person or other organization needs to obtain the exclusive right to use a trademark for its goods or services in production and business activities, it shall apply to the Trademark Office for trademark registration. The application for registration of a malicious trademark that is not intended to be used shall be rejected. The provisions of this Law on commodity trademarks shall apply to service trademarks.