Trademarks of different companies can be shared, but they must be authorized first.
A registered trademark can be licensed by several companies. There are many situations. For example, if a group owns the trademark right, it can authorize several subsidiaries to use it. However, it should be noted that two different companies are not allowed to use a trademark at the same time within the same business scope, and the use of other people's trademarks must be authorized by the trademark holder.
By signing a trademark license contract, the licensee can engage in production and business activities in accordance with the provisions of the contract. At the same time, Licensor shall give technical support and guidance to Licensee, and shall also supervise the quality of products in which Licensee uses its registered trademark. For the licensee, obtaining the right to use the trademark through formal trademark authorization can make its products enter the market quickly and be accepted by the market at low cost and low risk in a short time by virtue of the good brand influence of the trademark.
Second, how to get to the trademark registration application process?
Select the registration method. One is to apply for registration in the Trademark Office of the State Administration for Industry and Commerce; The other is to entrust an experienced trademark agency to organize agency services. Prepare information. Prepare 10 trademark patterns (10 color patterns and 1 1 black-and-white ink draft are required for color trademarks with specified colors), with the length and width not exceeding 10 cm and not less than 5 cm. If the direction of the trademark pattern is not clear, the upper and lower parts should be marked with arrows; If an individual applies, he/she needs to show his/her ID card and submit a copy, plus a copy of his/her business license. The business scope is consistent with the registered trademark; If an enterprise applies, it shall present and submit a copy of its business license; An application for trademark registration stamped with the official seal of the unit. Start applying and apply according to the classification of goods and services. At present, goods and services are divided into 45 categories, including 34 categories of goods and services 1 1. When applying for registration, the category of goods or services using trademarks shall be determined according to the classification in the Classification Table of Goods and Services; Where the same applicant uses the same trademark on different categories of goods, it shall apply for registration according to different categories.
Three. What does the substantive examination of trademarks include?
It refers to a series of work that the Trademark Office appoints examiners to check, retrieve, analyze and compare the trademark legality of trademark registration applications that have been examined, and make preliminary examination or rejection accordingly. It mainly includes four aspects: whether the trademark meets the statutory requirements; Whether there are distinctive features; Whether it violates the prohibitive provisions of the Trademark Law; Whether it is the same as or similar to the registered or approved trademark of others. After substantive examination, the Trademark Office shall make a decision to approve the registration if it meets the relevant provisions of the Trademark Law. And make an announcement in the trademark announcement. If no objection is raised within three months from the date of the announcement of preliminary examination and approval, or if there is an objection but it is not established, the trademark shall be registered and a registration announcement shall be issued at the same time.