With the gradual development of China's Belt and Road strategic planning, the formation of a large-scale system and the effective practice in the early stage, the vast majority of countries have shared the express train called "China's economic development" and enjoyed the dividends brought by it. As an important node in the "Belt and Road", the Czech Republic's huge market potential has certainly attracted the attention of more and more large and medium-sized enterprises and investors. So how to make your own goods and services seize the Czech market, trademark registration is one of the first steps.
What is the process of trademark registration?
1. Submit the application documents, including the application form and the application form, etc., and submit the application to the State Intellectual Property Office of the Czech Republic after the preparation is complete, and pay the application fee and trademark annuity fee.
2. Acceptance and review: After receiving the application, the State Intellectual Property Office of the Czech Republic will conduct a preliminary examination (preliminary examination) to confirm whether the trademark applicant can be registered and receive the notice.
3. Approval of announcement: After receiving the trademark announcement, the applicant can file an opposition within two months.
4. Registration time: It takes about 6-8 months for trademark registration to arrive.
Stages of the Czech trademark application process.
Application - acceptance - examination - announcement - approval - issuance.
It currently takes about 1 year to register a trademark in the Czech Republic; In the event of an opposition or rejection, the application time will be greatly extended.
A Czech trademark is valid for 10 years after registration and is valid from the filing date; The renewal can be done within 6 months before the expiration date, and the grace period is also 6 months; The renewal is valid for 10 years.
Documents required for a trademark application in the Czech Republic.
1.Trademark identifiers (text, graphics, or combinations thereof);
2.required Nice classifications and goods and services;
3.The applicant is a company and provides a business license; If the applicant is an individual, provide a personal ID card;
4.Translation of information documents for applicants;
5.Power of attorney for application;
6.embassy certification, etc.;