The trademark registration process is roughly divided into 5 steps:

The first step is to determine the scope of trademark registration and conduct a pre-search.

The second step is to submit the trademark registration application documents to the Trademark Office. Application documents include: trademark registration application, applicant’s subject qualification certification materials, and if an intellectual property agency is entrusted to submit, a power of attorney should also be submitted.

The third step is for the Trademark Office to accept and review the application. After accepting the application, the Trademark Office will conduct a formal examination and a substantive examination. The formal examination mainly examines the applicant's name, address, trademark drawings, and designated goods and services. The substantive examination mainly examines whether the trademark is a mark prohibited from registration and use under the Trademark Law, and whether it conflicts with an identical or similar trademark previously applied for or registered.

The fourth step is announcement. If the application passes the review, the Trademark Office will make an announcement. The announcement period is 3 months. During this period, prior rights holders and interested parties can raise objections to the trademark application.

The fifth step is to approve the registration. If no one raises any objection during the announcement period, the Trademark Office will approve the registration and issue a "Trademark Registration Certificate".

It takes about 12 months to complete the entire trademark registration process.