1. How are the use of word trademarks regulated?
1. Generally That said, a single letter or number cannot be registered in most censorship countries around the world due to its lack of distinctiveness. Therefore, there must be more than two letters or numbers before it can be used as a word mark. Letters or numbers in different languages can be combined with each other. The combination of words can use words with meaning, or words made up without any meaning. Word marks shall not use words that are prohibited by regulations.
2. Legal basis: "Trademark Law of the People's Republic of China"
Article 10, the following signs shall not be used as trademarks:
(1) Identical or similar to the country name, national emblem, national anthem, military flag, military emblem, military anthem, medals, etc. of the People's Republic of China, as well as the name, logo, specific location of the central state agency The name or the name or graphics of the landmark building are the same;
(2) The name, national emblem, military flag, etc. of a foreign country are the same or similar, but Except with the consent of the government of the country;
(3) Identical or similar to the name, flag, emblem, etc. of an intergovernmental international organization, but with the consent of the organization Or are not likely to mislead the public; (4) Identical or similar to official marks or inspection marks indicating implementation of control and guarantee, except those authorized;
(5) Same or similar names or symbols as "Red Cross" or "Red Crescent";
(6) Ethnic or discriminatory of;
(7) Deceptive and likely to cause the public to misunderstand the quality and other characteristics of the product or its origin;
(8) Harmful to socialist morals or have other adverse effects. Place names of administrative divisions at or above the county level or foreign place names known to the public shall not be used as trademarks. However, exceptions are made where place names have other meanings or are part of collective trademarks or certification marks; registered trademarks using place names will continue to be valid.
Article 11, the following marks shall not be registered as trademarks:
(1) Only There is the common name, graphics, and model of the product;
(2) It only directly indicates the quality, main raw materials, functions, uses, weight, quantity, and Other characteristics;
(3) Other characteristics lacking distinctive features. If the signs listed in the preceding paragraph acquire distinctive features through use and are easy to identify, they may be registered as trademarks.
2. What is the process of registering a word trademark?
1. To register a word trademark, you must first search for trademarks of the same type. If any of them are not registered, if they are identical or similar, they cannot be registered.
2. The next step is to submit application materials. Applicants can go to the Trademark Office Service Hall and submit the application form and other supplementary materials as required. You can entrust a qualified trademark agency to handle it on your behalf. When applying, you only need to prepare the application materials according to the agent's requirements.
3. Review: After receiving the trademark application materials, the Trademark Office will first review whether the relevant materials are correct and complete, and whether the fees are paid. If there are any missing parts, the applicant will be notified to supplement the materials within 30 days.
4. Review: The Trademark Office will check whether the relevant trademark is distinctive. It mainly checks whether the registered trademark complies with the registration provisions of Chinese trademark laws and regulations through search, analysis, comparison and necessary investigation and research. The time is about 1 year.
5. Review results.
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