Steps of the trademark registration process:
1.Search for registrability of a trademark: Before proceeding with the registration of a trademark, it is important to check the trademark to be registered to confirm whether the trademark has been registered or applied for registration by someone else. You can check by visiting the official ** of the State Intellectual Property Office or by entrusting a professional trademark ** agency.
2.Preparation of trademark registration application materials: It is necessary to prepare application materials such as trademark drawings, trademark registration applications, and trademark power of attorney. Make sure that the reproduction of the trademark is clear and does not contain elements that infringe the rights of others. The application for trademark registration shall be filled in in accordance with the prescribed format, including the trademark name, the name of the applicant, the address, the class of goods or services, etc. If it is entrusted to a ** agency, you need to fill in the trademark ** power of attorney.
3.Submit the application for trademark registration: Submit the prepared application materials to the State Intellectual Property Office or its designated trademark ** agency.
4.Acceptance of the application by the Trademark Office: After receiving the application, the Trademark Office will conduct a formal examination to check whether the application materials are complete and whether they comply with the prescribed format. If the application materials do not meet the requirements, the Trademark Office will issue a notice of amendment requiring the applicant to make amendments.
5.Substantive examination: The Trademark Office will conduct a substantive examination of the applied trademark, including whether it meets the registrability conditions stipulated in the Trademark Law, such as whether it is distinctive, whether it conflicts with the prior rights of others, etc. If the trademark does not meet the conditions for registrability, the Trademark Office will issue a notice of refusal requiring the applicant to review the refusal.
6.Preliminary Approval Announcement: If the trademark passes the substantive examination, the Trademark Office will conduct a preliminary examination announcement for a period of three months. During this period, anyone can file an opposition to the published trademark.
7.Registration Publication: If no objection is filed or the opposition is rejected during the publication period, the Trademark Office will publish the registration for a period of six months. After the registration is announced, the trademark is officially registered.
During the trademark registration process, please note the following:
1.Before registering a trademark, please make a search to ensure that the trademark to be registered does not conflict with the prior rights of others.
2.The trademark registration application needs to be filled in accurately in accordance with the prescribed format and requirements to ensure that the application materials are complete.
3.If you choose to entrust a ** agency to handle it, please choose a formal and qualified ** agency to avoid being deceived or other problems.
4.Throughout the trademark registration process, please maintain communication and contact with the Trademark Office, keep abreast of the progress of the application, and carry out correction or rejection review as required.