1. Introduction to German trademark registration:

1. Trademark objects: words, letters, numbers, graphics, designs, three-dimensional objects, colors, sounds, smells and their combinations.

2. Authorization conditions: can be used to distinguish the source of goods and services.

3. Trademark types:

(1) Ordinary trademark;

(2) Collective trademark - multiple products producing the same type of goods or providing the same type of services Enterprises can use the same trademark applied for registration by the association.

4. Reasons for absolute refusal of registration:

(1) Lack of distinctiveness;

(2) Descriptive trademark, but has obtained the first registration in Germany through use Except for two meanings;

(3) Misleading the public;

(4) Containing national symbols;

(5) Violating public policy or ethics in principle.

2. Materials required for German trademark registration:

1. Company name and address (Chinese and English);

2. International classification of goods/services and List of designated goods/services and other information;

3. Copy of business license;

4. Trademark drawing;

3. German trademark registration fees and cycle :

4. German trademark registration process:

1. Application documents: application form (you can check to speed up the review), trademark representations (pictures, photos, CDs, etc.).

Application method: It can be in paper form, or you can submit an electronic application through the official website of the German Patent and Trademark Office. The electronic application fee is slightly lower and the review is faster.

Individuals or companies without a residence or business office in Germany must appoint a German lawyer or an EU lawyer as their agent.

Those who use Germany as the designated protecting country in EU trademark applications and WIPO international trademark applications can also obtain German trademark protection.

2. After submitting the registration application, you will receive a receipt and an application number, which will be published in the German Patent and Trademark Office register database.

3. The German Patent and Trademark Office examines whether there are absolute reasons for rejecting a trademark registration application and does not check whether the same or similar trademark has been registered.

4. The registered trademark owner will obtain a "Trademark Registration Certificate".

5. The registered trademark will be published in the "Trademark Journal".

6. The prior right holder may object to the registration of the trademark in writing within 3 months after the trademark registration is made public.

7. Within 10 years after the trademark is registered, anyone can apply to the German Patent and Trademark Office or request the court to cancel the registration of the trademark based on the absolute refusal of registration.

8. After receiving the trademark cancellation application, the German Patent and Trademark Office will notify the trademark registration right holder. If the trademark registration right holder does not express objection within 2 months, the trademark will be revoked.

9. After receiving the trademark cancellation application, the German Patent and Trademark Office will notify the trademark registration right holder. If the trademark registration right holder expresses objection within 2 months, the German Patent and Trademark Office will initiate the cancellation procedure.

10. A trademark must be used on all registered goods and service categories. If a trademark is not used for five consecutive years after registration, anyone can apply to the German Patent and Trademark Office or request the court to cancel the registration of the trademark.

11. After receiving the trademark cancellation application, the German Patent and Trademark Office will notify the trademark registration right holder. If the trademark registration right holder does not express objection within 2 months, the trademark will be revoked.

12. After receiving the trademark cancellation application, the German Patent and Trademark Office will notify the trademark registration right holder. If the trademark registration right holder expresses objection within 2 months, the cancellation applicant can file for trademark cancellation in court. litigation.