(1) according to the different structures of trademarks, trademarks can be divided into word mark, graphic trademarks, letter trademarks, digital trademarks, three-dimensional signs, color combination trademarks and combination trademarks of the above-mentioned trademark components.
(2) according to different users of trademarks, trademarks can be divided into manufacturing trademarks and sales trademarks.
(3) according to the different functions of trademarks, trademarks can be divided into defensive trade mark, joint trademarks, collective trademarks and certification trademarks.
(4) according to the different protection status of trademarks, trademarks are divided into registered trademarks and unregistered trademarks.
steps of trademark registration:
1. design the trademark to be registered in advance.
2. Determine the scope of use of the trademark.
3. Check whether the trademark is registered in advance. Go to the website of the State Administration for Industry and Commerce to check whether the trademark is registered. If it is registered, it is necessary to change the trademark before submitting it. You can submit a registration application without registration.
4. Submit materials to the local industrial and commercial bureau. To register a trademark, an individual needs to submit two copies of his ID card, six designs of the trademark, and an application for trademark registration with his signature.
5. Waiting for the approval of the Trademark Office.
6. publicity period. After passing the preliminary examination of the Trademark Office, that is, entering the three-month publicity period, anyone who has any objection can raise it, and if there is no objection, it can be successfully registered. If you have any objection, you should reply to the trademark objection, and you can successfully register after the reply is passed.
7. Publication of trademarks. After passing the publicity period, the Trademark Office will issue a document announcing that the trademark is successfully registered, that is, it can be used, and the trademark is protected by law at this time.
You can register a trademark with the Trademark Office yourself or entrust an agency such as Alibaba Cloud to register. Generally, enterprises or individuals entrust an agency to register a trademark. Individuals and enterprises don't know much about the process and details of registered trademarks, which easily leads to the failure of registration and rejection.