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The specific operation process of trademark registration

Simple steps:

1. Select a service agency: Choose a regular trademark agency, which must be one registered with the National Trademark Office

2. Query Trademark: Determine the classification. There is an agency to check whether the trademark meets the examination standards. Trademarks are divided into 45 categories. Determine which categories to register.

3. Prepare materials and submit applications

Company registration: provided Company business license; individual registration: provide individual business license + ID card

4. Receive acceptance notice: Generally, the Trademark Office will issue a trademark acceptance notice in about 7-15 days, at which time the trademark can be TM Use

5. Wait for the trademark review results

The trademark certificate will be issued in about 10-12 months and can be used with an R mark, and the trademark registration will be completed

Detailed steps:

1. When applying for trademark registration, this book applies. The application must be typed or printed. Applicants should fill in the form in accordance with regulations and use simplified Chinese characters published by the state, and the format must not be modified.

2. "Applicant Name" column: The applicant should fill in the name on the identity document. If the applicant is a natural person, the certification document number should be indicated after the name. Foreign applicants should also fill in their English name in the English column. If you are applying for the same trademark, the designated representative should be filled in the "Applicant Name" column, and the names of other *** same applicants should be filled in the "Attachment to the Trademark Registration Application - Names of Other *** Same Applicants" List" column. If there is no designated representative, the first person listed in order in the application shall be the representative.

3. "Applicant's Nationality/Region" column: Applicants should fill it in truthfully. Domestic applicants do not fill in this column.

4. "Applicant Address" column: Applicants should fill in the address according to the identity document. If the address in the identity document is not preceded by an administrative division such as a province, city, or county, the applicant should add the name of the corresponding administrative division. If the applicant is a natural person, he or she can fill in the mailing address. Foreign applicants who meet the conditions for self-handling trademark applications should fill in the address in detail with administrative divisions such as province, city, and county. Foreign applicants who do not meet the conditions for handling trademark applications on their own should fill in both Chinese and English addresses in detail.

5. "Postal Code", "Contact Person", and "Telephone" columns: This column is for domestic applicants and foreign applicants who meet the conditions for self-handling trademark applications to fill in their contact information in China.

6. "Agency Name" column: If the applicant entrusts a trademark agency that has been registered with the Trademark Office to handle trademark applications on its behalf, fill in the name of the trademark agency in this column. If the applicant handles the trademark application by himself, do not fill in this column.

7. "Domestic Recipient of Foreign Applicant", "Domestic Recipient Address", and "Postal Code" columns: The foreign applicant should designate a domestic recipient in the application form to be responsible for receiving the trademark office, trademark The legal document for the subsequent trademark business of the Review Committee. The address of the domestic recipient should be filled in in detail with administrative divisions such as province, city, and county.

8. "Trademark Application Statement" column: If you apply for registration of a collective trademark, certification mark, or apply for trademark registration with a three-dimensional logo, color combination, or sound mark, two or more applicants must apply for registration at the same time If they have the same trademark, they should be declared in this column. Applicants should make selections based on the application content and attach relevant documents.

9. "Priority Claim Statement" column: If the applicant requests priority according to Article 25 of the "Trademark Law", select "Priority based on the first application" and fill in the "Application /Exhibition Country/Region”, “Application/Exhibition Date”, and “Application Number” columns. If the applicant claims priority based on Article 26 of the Trademark Law, he or she should select "Priority based on exhibitions" and fill in the "Application/Exhibition Country/Region" and "Application/Exhibition Date" columns. The applicant should submit priority certification documents (including original documents and Chinese translations) at the same time; if the priority certification documents cannot be submitted at the same time, the applicant should choose "priority certification documents later" and submit them within three months from the filing date. If a written statement is not made or priority certification documents are not submitted within the time limit, priority will be deemed not to have been claimed.

10. "Applicant's seal" column: If the applicant is a legal person or other organization, the official seal should be affixed. If the applicant is a natural person, he or she shall sign. The stamp or signature must be complete and clear.

11. "Agency Seal" column: The trademark agency handling the application should stamp its official seal in this column and have it signed by the agent.

12. "Trademark pattern" column: The trademark pattern should be pasted in the pattern frame.

13. "Trademark Description" column: Applicants should fill it in according to the actual situation. If applying for trademark registration with a three-dimensional mark or sound mark, the method of use of the trademark should be explained. If you apply for trademark registration based on a color combination, you must submit a text description, indicate the color code, and explain how to use the trademark. If the trademark is in a foreign language or contains a foreign language, the meaning shall be explained. When a natural person applies for registration of his or her own portrait as a trademark design, an explanation must be given. When applying for registration of another person's portrait as a trademark design, the applicant should explain it and attach a letter of authorization from the person who created the portrait.

14. "Category" and "Goods/Services" columns: Applicants should fill in the category and name of goods/services according to the "Classification Table of Similar Goods and Services". Goods/service items should be filled in according to category, and the sequence number should be marked in front of each category of items. If the category and goods/services cannot be filled in, you can fill in the attached page according to the format of this application. After filling in all categories and items, the word "Deadline" should be marked.

15. "Attachment to Trademark Registration Application - List of Names of Other Same Applicants" column: Fill in the names of other same applicants in this column. Foreign applicants should also fill in their Chinese names. and English name. And stamp the applicant's seal or sign in the blank space in order.

16. Charge standard: The trademark registration fee for one category is RMB 600 (limited to 10 goods/services in this category, and an additional RMB 60 will be charged for each more than one product/service in this category). The collective trademark registration fee is RMB 3,000. The registration fee for accepting certification trademarks is RMB 3,000.

17. Application matters and please read the "Trademark Application Guide" in detail