1. Affecting trademark transfer and authorization

Article 30 of the "Regulations on the Implementation of the Trademark Law of the People's Republic of China" changes the name, address or other registration matters of the trademark registrant , a change application should be submitted to the Trademark Office. If the name of the trademark registrant is changed, a change certification document issued by the relevant registration authority must also be submitted. If the Trademark Office approves the application, it shall issue corresponding certificates to the trademark registrant and make an announcement; if it disapproves the application, it shall notify the applicant in writing and explain the reasons.

When an enterprise or individual transfers or authorizes a trademark, the Trademark Office will check whether the trademark registration information is consistent with the address and name on the business license. If the company name and address of the trademark information are found to be inconsistent, the trademark office will The bureau will reject the application, and you need to make a change application before proceeding with trademark transfer, authorization and other procedures.

2. It is possible that the trademark will be revoked by others

The registered trademark in Paragraph 2 of Article 49 of the "Trademark Law of the People's Republic of China" becomes the product approved for use. If a common name is not used for three consecutive years without justifiable reasons, any unit or individual may apply to the Trademark Office to cancel the registered trademark.

It is not difficult to see from the law that if a registered trademark ceases to be used for three consecutive years, any individual or unit has the right to apply for cancellation of the registered trademark. If the Trademark Office receives a cancellation application for a trademark that has not been used for three years, the Trademark Office will send a notification to the trademark registrant. The receiving address of the notification is based on the address provided by the trademark registrant. If the company has moved, the notification cannot be received. If the trademark registrant cannot provide evidence of trademark use within the time limit for producing evidence, the Trademark Office will issue a document to revoke the trademark.

3. Entering a shopping mall or online mall will be affected

Generally, when entering a shopping mall or online mall, you need to check the trademark information and the name and address of the business license. If the information is inconsistent, it cannot Enter a shopping mall or online mall.

4. When handling pledge and other businesses, it will affect the approval

If the trademark name and address are not changed in time, it will also affect the approval when handling the bidding, banking, trademark pledge and other businesses. .

5. Impact on the subsequent renewal of the trademark

The use period of the trademark is 10 years. If you still need to use it after the expiration, you need to apply for renewal. When applying for renewal, you must also apply for trademark renewal. After checking the information, it was found that the trademark name and address have not been changed. The closer the trademark expiration date is, the more troublesome and time-consuming the procedures will be. As a result, the trademark cannot be renewed by then. Once the trademark expires, if you want to re-register, you may have already Some people applied in advance, but lost a lot for a small amount of money.

What should I pay attention to when changing my trademark?

1. When a trademark is changed, all trademarks under the registrant’s name need to be changed at the same time, otherwise the Trademark Office will issue a supplement and correction;

2. The address and name of the trademark registrant are changed. can be changed together and one application submitted;

3. If the trademark registrant’s address changes multiple times, the last address can be used as the basis for one change;

4. If the addresses are found to be inconsistent when handling trademark transfer and renewal, the trademark change and transfer or renewal procedures can be handled at the same time.

What materials are needed to change the name/address of a trademark applicant?

1. Copy of enterprise business license

2. Application letter of authorization with official seal

3. Change certificate issued by the registration authority (required for name change)