1. What is the process of foreign-related trademark agency

 

1. Where a trademark agency is entrusted, the applicant may voluntarily choose any nationally recognized trademark agency to apply. All trademark agencies filed with the Trademark Office are published in the "Agency" column.

 

2. If the applicant goes directly to the Trademark Office, the applicant can follow the steps below:

 

Prepare application documents → Submit application documents to the International Registration Office of the Trademark Office → Pay the registration fee in accordance with the provisions of the "Notice of Charge"

 

3. Application preparation.

 

4. Application documents to be submitted:

 

(1) Fill in and affix the official Chinese registration application for international registration;

 

(2) Fill in and affix the official seal or signed application for international registration in a foreign language;

 

(3) A copy of the domestic "Trademark Registration Certificate" or a copy of the "Notice of Acceptance";

 

(4) If the basic registration or applied trademark has been changed, transferred or renewed in China, submit a copy of the approval certificate together;

 

(5) Two trademark drawings. If it is a color trademark, two drawings of color trademarks must be attached;

 

(6) Where a trademark agency is entrusted, it shall also submit a power of attorney for trademark agency.

 

2. The process of China's export commodity trademark registration

 

Foreign-related trademarks refer to foreign trademark owners applying for trademark registration in China, or trademark registration for export commodities in China.

 

The protection of registered trademarks is based on the principle of territoriality. Obtaining registered trademarks in China is only protected by law within China. Without the exclusive right to use trademarks in other countries, it cannot be protected abroad.

 

1. Understand the situation. Mainly should understand the relevant national trademark regulations and the actual practices of the registration authority, such as whether the trademark registration adopts the principle of first application or first use, registration procedures and application documents, which signs cannot be used as trademark registration, commodity classification table, payment of fees, etc ;

 

2. Hire an agent. Countries generally require foreigners to entrust their own agents to apply for trademark registration. In fact, hiring an agent has many advantages, because the agent is familiar with the national trademark legal system and registration procedures, and can provide valuable reference opinions for the applicant, so that the trademark registration can be carried out smoothly;

 

3. Prepare application documents and related materials. All countries have strict requirements for registration application documents, and some require the provision of relevant certification materials. The application documents and relevant materials must be prepared as required to ensure the success of the application.

 

3. Eligibility and process of foreign trademark registration in China

 

1. Qualification of registered trademark applicant. To apply for an international registration of a trademark, you must first obtain a trademark registration in China or obtain a preliminary trademark approval, and must meet one of the following conditions: (1) There is a real and effective business place in China; (2) There is a residence in China; ( 3) Possess Chinese nationality;

 

2. Foreign-related trademark application procedures: China's trademark owners can adopt two methods for international registration: (1) Direct system, that is, to apply for international registration of trademarks and handle the renewal, transfer, modification or other related matters of international registration, you can go directly to The Trademark Office of the State Administration for Industry and Commerce shall handle the application directly. The applicant shall fill out the application form. If the translation is indeed difficult, the Trademark Office may arrange for translation; (2) Agency system, that is, the applicant entrusts the State Administration for Industry and Commerce Appointed agency agency application.