2. Application process (smooth):
(1) Formal review: the legality review of the submitted application documents, trademark patterns, power of attorney and other documents after the application is submitted; If it meets the requirements, the application date and application number shall be granted.
(2) substantive examination: whether a trademark can be registered according to law, whether it is the same as or similar to a previously registered trademark, and whether it violates the prohibition clause of the Trademark Law. For trademarks that fail the substantive examination, the examiner will notify the applicant in writing and inform the reasons for rejection. The applicant can submit the examination opinions within the time limit from the date of receiving the notice of rejection, otherwise the application will be regarded as abandoned, and the application date and application number will not be retained.
(3) Announcement: After examination, the examiner thinks that the trademark application is acceptable, and he will make an announcement in the official British trademark announcement. 3 months from the date of announcement is the objection period.
(4) Registration approval: a trademark that can be registered after an objection ruling, or a trademark that has been announced without objection, shall be registered and issued with a registration certificate. The whole application process is smooth (if there are no rejections, objections, etc.). ) It takes about 9- 12 months.
3. Period of validity of the trademark: 65,438+00 years from the date of application. Where it is necessary to continue to use the trademark after the expiration of the registration period, an application for renewal of registration shall be filed six months before the expiration of the registration period, and each renewal of registration period shall be 65,438+00 years.