Trademarks are the marks used by product producers, operators in their production, manufacturing, processing, selection or distribution of goods or service providers in the services they provide. They are products of the modern economy. To distinguish the source of products or services. With the development of China's economy, every company is constantly growing. In order to promote itself, the company or brand will design a unique trademark that represents itself and gives the trademark a certain value. Trademarks today are very important to businesses. However, when applying for a Shenzhen trademark, we will encounter some situations where the trademark cannot be registered, and one of the prior rights cannot be infringed. What should I do if my Shenzhen trademark application is rejected? Let us take you to find out! The following are some situations when trademarks are rejected:
1. If the trademark you submit is too simple, such as simple letters or data, or simple lines and graphics. Some trademarks will directly indicate quality, material, characteristics, usage, weight, quantity and other factors; then the Trademark Office will not approve these trademarks.
2. There are other similar trademarks. If you and others register a trademark on the font, pronunciation, and graphics, and the meaning is similar, and everyone uses the trademarked products and services are the same or similar, this will cause confusion and misunderstanding among the public, which is not good. A trademark that distinguishes everyone.
3. Your trademark is a prohibited sign. There are some prohibited elements in the Trademark Law. If these elements appear in your trademark, the trademark application is destined to be rejected and the registration approved.
4. Investigate whether anyone else has applied for registration. When the Trademark Office examines a trademark, it first needs to search the trademark database, and then determine whether the trademark we applied for is on the same product or similar products, and whether there is an application for registration; if this is the case. The Trademark Office rejected the following trademark applications based on the "who applies first" principle.
What should I do if my Shenzhen trademark application is rejected? Trademark application is a very difficult job and the process is complicated. For a long time, applicants usually need to understand the trademark registration process and precautions, which greatly reduces work efficiency and will fail at any stage of trademark application.