1. The subject of the joint trademark is also the owner of the original trademark, and the two should be consistent. The goods for which the joint trademark is approved are identical or similar to the goods for which the original trademark is approved. Moreover, the joint trademark should be similar in sound, shape and meaning to the original trademark. 2. The joint trademark registration is not for use, but to form a protective envelope for the main trademark. 3. Joint trademarks can be registered separately, but each trademark cannot be transferred separately. The entire joint trademark must be transferred together, and the same is true for the joint trademark use license. 4. Each trademark in the joint trademark is relatively independent. If one of the trademarks is revoked or terminated, it will not affect the validity of the other trademarks.
Legal Basis
"Trademark Law of the People's Republic of China"
Article 3 A trademark approved and registered by the Trademark Office is a registered trademark, including goods Trademarks, service marks, collective marks, and certification marks; trademark registrants enjoy exclusive rights to trademarks and are protected by law. The term "collective trademark" as mentioned in this Law refers to a mark registered in the name of a group, association or other organization for use by members of the organization in commercial activities to indicate the user's membership in the organization. The term "certification trademark" as used in this Law means that it is controlled by an organization with the ability to supervise certain goods or services and is used by units or individuals other than the organization to certify the origin of the goods or services. , raw materials, manufacturing methods, quality or other signs of specific quality. Special matters concerning the registration and management of collective trademarks and certification marks shall be stipulated by the industrial and commercial administration department of the State Council.