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Chinese trademark application
Chinese trademarks are trademarks registered by category according to international regulations. All goods or services are divided into 45 categories. Each trademark can only be registered in one category of goods or services. If an enterprise wants to expand the scope of protection of its trademark, it must implement cross category registration, that is, register trademarks in multiple categories.
If a natural person, legal person or other organization needs to obtain the exclusive right to use a trademark for the goods or services it produces, manufactures, processes, selects or distributes, it shall file an application for trademark registration with the Trademark Office of the State Administration for Industry and Commerce (hereinafter referred to as the Trademark Office) in accordance with the law. The International Classification of Goods and Services for the purposes of trademark registration has 45 categories, including 34 categories of goods and 11 categories of services. A trademark designated for use on a commodity is a commodity trademark, and a trademark designated for use on a service is a service trademark.
Benefits of Trademark Registration in China
It is convenient for consumers to recognize the brand for shopping.
The trademark registrant has the right to exclusive use of the trademark, which is protected by law.
Through trademark registration, you can create a brand, preemptive occupation of the market.
A trademark is an intangible asset whose value can be assessed.
Trademarks can be transferred, licensed, or pledged to realize their value.
Trademark is also a necessary condition for quality inspection, health inspection, bar code, etc.
Local industrial and commercial bureaus at all levels supervise the quality of goods and services through the management of trademarks.
China Trademark Registration Process
Who can apply for registration of a Chinese trademark?
According to Article 4 of the "Trademark Law": "If a natural person, legal person or other organization needs to obtain the exclusive right to use a trademark for the goods it produces, manufactures, processes, selects or distributes, it shall apply to the Trademark Office for the registration of a commodity trademark.
Restrictions 1. natural persons
Natural persons can apply for trademark registration. There are no restrictions in the Trademark Law, but in real life, it is not so easy for individuals to register trademarks. In February 2007, the Trademark Office issued a normative document entitled "matters needing attention in applying for trademark registration by natural persons", which imposed some restrictions on natural persons applying for trademark registration in their own name. A natural person must also hold a business license for individual industrial and commercial households or rural contracted business households, or a registration document issued by other administrative agencies such as an individual partnership business license for approval to engage in production and operation. At the same time, it is required that the designated use of the trademark shall not exceed the business specified in the registration license. Scope, or limited to self-operated agricultural and sideline products. In fact, it is that individuals must have entities and must engage in production and business activities.
2. legal persons and other organizations
Natural persons can apply for trademark registration. There are no restrictions in the Trademark Law, but in real life, it is not so easy for individuals to register trademarks. In February 2007, the Trademark Office issued a normative document entitled "matters needing attention in applying for trademark registration by natural persons", which imposed some restrictions on natural persons applying for trademark registration in their own name. A natural person must also hold a business license for individual industrial and commercial households or rural contracted business households, or a registration document issued by other administrative agencies such as an individual partnership business license for approval to engage in production and operation. At the same time, it is required that the designated use of the trademark shall not exceed the business specified in the registration license. Scope, or limited to self-operated agricultural and sideline products. In fact, it is that individuals must have entities and must engage in production and business activities.
Can 3. Foreign Enterprises Register Trademarks in China?
Natural persons can apply for trademark registration. There are no restrictions in the Trademark Law, but in real life, it is not so easy for individuals to register trademarks. In February 2007, the Trademark Office issued a normative document entitled "matters needing attention in applying for trademark registration by natural persons", which imposed some restrictions on natural persons applying for trademark registration in their own name. A natural person must also hold a business license for individual industrial and commercial households or rural contracted business households, or a registration document issued by other administrative agencies such as an individual partnership business license for approval to engage in production and operation. At the same time, it is required that the designated use of the trademark shall not exceed the business specified in the registration license. Scope, or limited to self-operated agricultural and sideline products. In fact, it is that individuals must have entities and must engage in production and business activities.
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