For any entrepreneur who wants to create a brand, registering a trademark is essential. A good trademark will not only greatly enhance the visibility of the company, but also make the establishment of the corporate brand smoother. Of course, only by successfully passing trademark registration can your company gain a foothold in the market. So, what is the trademark registration process? How much does it cost?

The business process of "Trademark Registration Certificate" includes application receipt, document review, scanning, entry, financial reconciliation, review, signature, Printing, etc., the processing time is generally 1 to 3 months. If the issuance of the "Trademark Registration Certificate" intersects with business processes such as trademark change, transfer, and renewal applications, the processing time needs to be extended accordingly.

Trademark registration process and fees: preparation stage

Generally, there are two types of initiators of trademark registration, one is the entrepreneur himself, and the other is the entrepreneur. Relevant enterprises are units. Of course, no matter which form it is, you need to provide a clear trademark pattern. Generally speaking, it takes about 12 minutes to prepare the trademark pattern. The length of each pattern picture is 5 to 10 cm, and the width is 5 to 10 cm. . The difference is that trademark registration applied by the entrepreneur himself requires a personal ID card and a business license with an official seal; trademark registration applied by an enterprise does not require a personal ID card.

Applying for a trademark will vary depending on the applicant. If you apply for registration in the name of an enterprise, you need to provide a copy of the business license, and the official seal needs to be stamped on the copy of the business license; if you apply for registration in the name of an individual, you need to provide a copy of your personal ID card and a copy of the individual business license. , the copy of the business license of individual industrial and commercial households must be stamped with the official seal; provide trademark text or pictures, and if the color needs to be protected, color pictures must also be provided; provide the goods/services to be registered, which can be based on the goods or services the applicant operates For services, please refer to the tenth edition of the International Classification of Goods and Services for Trademark Registration (Nice Classification) and the Classification Table of Similar Goods and Services modified by the Trademark Office based on the above-mentioned international classification table; provide a stamped or signed " "Trademark Agency Power of Attorney", which can be obtained from this website; especially note that the address on the "Trademark Agency Power of Attorney" should be exactly the same as the registered address on the business license.

Trademark registration process and fees: naming stage

Every trademark has a name, just like a newborn baby. A lifelong name is a step in growth. Usually, a trademark mainly consists of text, graphics, letters, numbers, three-dimensional logos and colors. A good trademark will be impressive and will be remembered at a glance, while a complex trademark will not only be easy to forget, but the registration approval rate will also be negatively affected. Therefore, a good trademark lies in simplicity and in using the simplest structure to accommodate the richest and most informative corporate culture.

Trademark registration process and fees: inquiry stage

Trademark registration is inseparable from inquiry. The so-called trademark search is actually to ensure that there are no registered or existing similar trademarks on the market. In other words, the Trademark Office will check the trademark applied for by the other party with the Trademark Office database. Only if there is no conflict can the trademark search stage be successfully passed. It should be noted that if the registered trademark conflicts with the database and is rejected, the trademark application fee will not be refunded.

Trademark registration process and fees: review stage

Trademark review is divided into two types, one is formal review and the other is substantive review.

To put it simply, the formal examination is the examination of the application documents, the examination of the characteristics of the trademark, the examination of the necessary description of the trademark, the classification examination, etc. At this stage, there are three results of the review: one is that the review is passed, and a notice of acceptance is issued; one is that it is subject to further confirmation, and a notice of inaccuracy is issued; and the last one is that the review fails, and a notice of rejection is issued.

Substantive review is to determine the legality of substantive issues in the trademark registration process.

At this stage, the main inspection activities of the official agency for the applied trademark include two parts, one is data retrieval, and the other is analysis and comparison. Through investigation and research on these two methods, two results are finally determined. One result is After preliminary review, one result is that the application is rejected. In addition, what needs to be noted at this stage is that before the registered trademark is successful, do not print too many products with the trademark at one time to prevent unnecessary losses and waste caused by accidents during the registration process.

Trademark registration process and fees: announcement stage

After the trademark registration successfully passes the preliminary review, it still needs to meet one condition to obtain a decision to allow its registration, that is Meet relevant laws and regulations. Relevant trademark registrations that have been approved for registration will be announced in the "Trademark Announcement". At the same time, merchants can also obtain relevant announcement information through effective channels, because merchants can understand the instant information of trademark registration in a timely manner so as to make timely countermeasures for the next step. At this stage, if no one raises an objection within three months, or even if someone raises an objection but it is not established after a ruling, the registration will be effective and a registration certificate will be issued.

Trademark registration process and fees: fee description

There are two main factors that affect trademark registration fees, one is the category and the other is the number of pieces.

Registration fees are charged by category and number, and the fee for each trademark in each category is:

General trademarks are 800 yuan per piece (valid for ten years, including ten years of fees, domestic companies or For individuals, the trademark fee is RMB 800)

Whether it is a business or an individual, the general trademark fee is calculated at RMB 800 per item, of which the ten-year validity period includes ten years of fees. Of course, because the trademark registration process is relatively complicated and professional, many people hire agents to participate in trademark registration. In this case, for enterprises or individuals, the general trademark fee is calculated at 1,600 yuan per piece. Similarly, 1,600 yuan includes the ten-year validity period and the ten-year fee.

Collective trademarks and certification marks cost 3,000 yuan each (valid for ten years, including ten years of fees, and foreign companies or individuals have a regulatory fee of 3,000 yuan)

In summary, The trademark registration process mainly needs to go through the inquiry, review and announcement stages. During this process, what needs to be noted is that you must not be impatient or impatient, and do not rush for success. Therefore, under normal circumstances, as long as the information and other conditions are qualified, you will definitely get the acceptance notice. Getting the acceptance notice is basically half the battle. Entrepreneurship trademark registration