Shanghai, referred to as "Shanghai" or "Shen", is a municipality directly under the Central Government of the People's Republic of China, a national central city, a megacity, a core city in the Shanghai-Hangzhou-Ningbo Greater Bay Area, and an international economic, financial, trade, It is a shipping and scientific and technological innovation center and one of the first batch of coastal open cities. Shanghai is located at the estuary of the Yangtze River. It is the leading city in the Yangtze River Economic Belt and the core city of the G60 Science and Technology Innovation Corridor.
Shanghai is also a famous national historical and cultural city. The Wuyue culture of Jiangsu and Zhejiang is integrated with the industrial culture introduced from the West to form Shanghai’s unique Shanghai-style culture. So what is the trademark transfer process in Shanghai and what should you pay attention to?
1. Shanghai trademark transfer process:
1. The buyer and seller sign a "Trademark Transfer Contract/Agreement".
2. The trademark holder applies for trademark notarization, which is usually completed within 3-5 working days, and obtains the "Trademark Declaration Notarization Certificate".
3. Submit the prepared trademark transfer materials and notarial certificate to the Trademark Office, and then pay the transfer fee (usually 500 yuan).
4. The Trademark Office will issue the acceptance letter in about 1-2 months and start the review.
5. The Trademark Office will publish an announcement about 5-8 months after accepting the application and issue a "Certificate of Approval of Transfer of Registered Trademark" to both parties.
2. Materials required for trademark transfer in Shanghai:
1. "Application for Transfer of Trademark/Registered Trademark" (needs to be signed or stamped by both parties)
2 , Trademark transfer agreement or contract signed between the transferor and the transferee
3. Identity documents of the transferor and transferee (licenses should be provided if they are legal persons)
4. The registered trademark certificate
5. Notary certificate of trademark declaration from the notary office (subject to the requirements of the Trademark Office)
6. If you request an agency to operate, you must provide the original identity and copy of the person in charge.
3. Some issues that need to be paid attention to when transferring trademarks in Shanghai:
1. The transferee must be qualified as a trademark registration applicant;
2. When transferring registered trademarks for tobacco products and human medicines, the transferee must attach corresponding certificates;
3. The transferor must transfer the same or similar trademark registered on the same or similar goods. and transfer, but cannot transfer a part, keep a part for your own use, or transfer the other part to a third party;
4. If the trademark owner has licensed the trademark to others, he must do so before handling the transfer. Obtain the consent of the licensee and handle the aftermath in accordance with the provisions of the license contract, and shall not harm the interests of the licensee due to transfer.
The above is about the Shanghai trademark transfer process and matters needing attention. The trademark transfer procedure is relatively complicated. In order to make the trademark transfer go smoothly, it is recommended to find a reliable trademark transfer agency to help with the operation.