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What are the functions of trademark registration inquiry? What are the limitations of trademark registration inquiry? In what way can I inquire about trademarks?
The functions of trademark registration are summarized as follows:

1. Find out the obstacles to registration: (1) Inquire whether there are registered or applied identical or similar trademarks on the same or similar goods, so as to increase the probability of successful trademark registration; (2) If there are identical or similar previously registered trademarks, the trademark to be registered may be modified or adjusted, or the application may be abandoned.

2. Find out whether the trademark can be used safely: (1) By inquiring about the trademark registration, avoid infringing the registered trademark of others; (2) Reduce the loss of advertising expenses and reduce business risks.

3. registered trademarks are found: registered trademarks are found to reduce, avoid and recover losses.

4. Know the progress of the application: Timely trademark inquiry can help you know the progress of the application for trademark registration, so that you can have a good idea of trademark registration and use.

However, the trademark registration inquiry has certain limitations, including: 1. The accuracy of the inquiry cannot be absolutely guaranteed. 2, graphic trademark query is difficult. 3. There is a "blind spot" for trademark inquiry. 4. The application for priority may constitute an obstacle to the application submitted after the inquiry. 5, it is difficult to identify cross-class similar trademarks. 6. Well-known trademarks that may constitute obstacles are not within the scope of inquiry.

trademark inquiry methods: 1. entrust a trademark agency to inquire, and the trademark agency will provide professional analysis after the inquiry; 2. Go directly to China Trademark Office for enquiry.

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