Trademark is the business card that an enterprise presents to the market. A good business card should condense important information about yourself, express your identity, and demonstrate your taste. Notarization of trademark transfer is a necessary step in the process of trademark transfer. The local notary agency corresponding to the Trademark Office notarizes the trademark transfer. It is rigorous and has legal effect. Trademark notarization and transfer will be more convenient for Trademark Office personnel. It is necessary to review the transfer of trademarks, and trademarks that have not been notarized are often more risky. So, what is trademark transfer notarization?

1. The need for notarization of registered trademark transfers

Currently, there are generally two types of situations involving the transfer of registered trademarks that require notarization:

The first is the parties concerned Due to mutual distrust, they rely on a notary institution to review the authenticity and legality of the transfer;

The second type is when the trademark management department believes that the transfer is suspicious and requires the transferor to provide a notarized certificate .

2. Legal Basis for Notarization of Registered Trademark Transfer If the exclusive right to register a trademark is transferred, the transferor and the transferee shall sign a transfer agreement and submit an application to the Trademark Office at the same time. However, the transfer is invalid under the following circumstances:

1. The invalidation of the trademark registration certificate includes two circumstances, that is, the registered trademark has expired or been canceled by the Trademark Office because it has stopped using it for three consecutive years.

2. When a registered trademark that changes the text, graphics and combinations of the registered trademark without authorization is transferred, the original standard sample is changed, causing the trademark to be changed without authorization. Such trademarks are not the original trademarks approved and registered by the Trademark Office, and therefore will not be protected by law.

3. The name and address of a registrant who changes the name, address, or other matters of the registrant without the approval of the relevant departments without completing the change procedures are unique and certain and cannot be changed at will. When notarizing a trademark transfer, if changes are required, you can apply to the Trademark Office for change registration.

4. Transfer of registered trademarks that may cause misunderstanding, confusion or other adverse effects. Some Zhibajie intellectual property brands that are well-known to the public will become known to consumers as registered trademarks after long-term use. Confusion with brand. When notarizing such a trademark transfer, in order to protect the interests of the public, the Trademark Office will not approve the transfer application.

5. The trademark registrant shall transfer the same or similar trademarks registered on the same or similar goods together with the same or similar trademarks that have not been transferred together. and transfer, otherwise it is easy to mislead consumers.

Trademarks are the identity of a brand and require long-term maintenance. We must not only prevent trademarks from being registered by others, but also prevent similar trademarks, similar trademarks, and applications for withdrawal of trademarks. We hope that every business person can Pay attention to trademarks and let the trademarks you own maximize their value. In terms of trademark protection, you can choose Bajie Intellectual Property Trademark Transfer Network.