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Are there any requirements for registration of pattern trademarks?

A graphic trademark is a trademark composed of various graphics. When using a trademark composed of graphics, graphics prohibited by Articles 10 and 11 of the Trademark Law shall not be used.

Article 10 of the "Trademark Law" The following signs shall not be used as trademarks:

(1) The same as the country name, national flag, national emblem, national anthem, and military flag of the People's Republic of China , military emblems, military anthems, medals, etc. that are identical or similar, as well as those that are identical with the name or logo of a central state agency, the name of a specific location where it is located, or the name or graphics of a landmark building;

(2) Identical or similar to the name, national flag, national emblem, military flag, etc. of a foreign country, except with the consent of the government of that country;

(3) Identical or similar to the name, flag, emblem, etc. of an intergovernmental international organization, or Similar, except with the consent of the organization or not likely to mislead the public;

(4) Identical or similar to the official mark or inspection mark indicating the implementation of control and guarantee, except for those authorized; < /p>

(5) The same or similar names or symbols as "Red Cross" or "Red Crescent";

(6) Ethnic discriminatory;

(7) It is deceptive and can easily cause the public to misunderstand the quality and other characteristics of the product or its place of origin;

(8) It is harmful to socialist morals or has other adverse effects. Place names of administrative divisions at or above the county level or foreign place names known to the public shall not be used as trademarks. However, exceptions are made where place names have other meanings or are part of collective trademarks or certification marks; registered trademarks using place names will continue to be valid.

Article 11 The following signs shall not be registered as trademarks:

(1) Only the common name, graphics and model of the product;

(2) ) only directly expresses the quality, main raw materials, functions, uses, weight, quantity and other characteristics of the goods;

(3) Other lack of distinctive features. If the signs listed in the preceding paragraph acquire distinctive features through use and are easy to identify, they may be registered as trademarks. If more detailed information can be provided, more accurate legal advice can be provided.