A trademark is like the "face" of a company. Without such an image, it will be difficult for people to remember your brand. Many companies register trademarks in advance before registering a company. But now, since trademark registration takes a relatively long time, we see more people choosing trademark transfers that take less time and have a higher success rate. However, during the trademark transfer process, companies occasionally face "failed exams". Why is this? Let’s take a look at the reasons for not agreeing to trademark transfer explained by Bajie Intellectual Property Trademark Transfer Platform.
Trademark transfer is a more efficient way to register a trademark. If you fail the exam, there are generally six reasons:
1. The seal and signature are inconsistent. In the trademark transfer process, there is also a verification step, which is mainly the verification of the signature of the trademark owner when applying. Therefore, when conducting a transfer transaction, you must ensure that the signatures on the application form and power of attorney are consistent with the signatures on the original trademark application. If they are different, the reasons should be explained in advance, and the transfer contract signed by both parties or the holder's transfer statement should be notarized, and the notarized certificate should be submitted to the Trademark Office for approval. Failure to provide the corresponding signature will be regarded as not meeting the standards, resulting in the transfer not being approved
2. The certificate is incomplete or inconsistent with the original trademark certificate
During the trademark transfer process, it is required to provide Corresponding supporting materials, including a copy of the business license with official seal, personal identity certificate, etc., if there is no registration certificate or the supporting materials provided are inconsistent with the original trademark certification materials, the Trademark Office will determine that the corresponding certification cannot be provided, and the transfer application will not be approved.
3. The business license is cancelled
If a company has its business license revoked during trademark transfer, the uncle's trademark is likely to be deemed a "dead spot" and the entire transfer will not be obtained. The Trademark Office recognizes it, so you need to transfer it before revoking your business license.
4. The trademark is invalid
After the trademark application is submitted, it can be transferred. If the trademark is rejected, the transfer will be invalid; if the trademark is revoked or canceled during the transfer, the transfer will automatically stop.
5. Cancellation of individual industrial and commercial households.
If the trademark holder is an individual industrial and commercial household, and the individual industrial and commercial household is canceled, it will be very difficult to transfer the trademark at this time. It is recommended to provide a cancellation certificate issued by the local industrial and commercial department, and the attempt to transfer the trademark to the person in charge of the original individual industrial and commercial household failed.
6. Similar or group trademarks.
If multiple trademarks are transferred at the same time during trademark transfer, an application for flavor correction should be submitted. Currently, the Trademark Office stipulates that all similar or similar trademark groups under the name of the holder must be transferred together. If not provided, the transfer will be deemed to be waived.
The above are six situations that are not approved during the trademark transfer process as explained by the Bajie Intellectual Property Trademark Transfer Platform. If the company urgently needs an influential trademark in the market, it is recommended to transfer the trademark, but if the company wants to obtain a brand new trademark, it can choose to register the trademark. If you want to own a trademark, you can consult Bajie Intellectual Property Trademark Transfer Network.