What is the difference between a collective mark and a certification mark
(1) Both are trademarks jointly used by multiple producers, operators or service providers.
(2) A collective mark indicates that the goods or services come from the same organization; a certification mark indicates that the quality of the goods or services reaches the specified specific quality.
(3) Applicants for collective trademarks must It is an organization established in accordance with the law and has legal personality; however, the applicant for a certification mark must also have the ability to detect and supervise the specific quality of the goods or services.
(4) A collective trademark can be used by members of the collective, and may not be used by members outside the organization; certification trademarks should show their openness, as long as they meet the Goods or services of specific quality specified in administrative rules may require the use of certification marks.
(5) The registrant of a collective trademark can use the collective trademark on the goods or services he operates; the registrant of a certification mark cannot use the collective trademark on the goods or services he operates. Use this certification mark on the Services.
(6) Collective trademarks cannot be transferred after registration; certification trademarks can be transferred to other organizations established in accordance with the law, with legal personality and the ability to detect and supervise.
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