What should you pay attention to when registering an English trademark
1. The same or similar country name as that of our country or a foreign country
In general, the composition, meaning and pronunciation of English letters Or if the appearance is the same as or similar to the name of the country, it cannot be used as a trademark.
For example, the English abbreviation or abbreviation of our country’s name is "CN", "CHN", "P.R.C", "CHINA", "P.R.CHINA", "PROFCHINA", etc. Therefore, "CHINA", "CHINAR", "chinapower", etc. that are the same as or similar to our country's national names cannot be used as Trademark Use. Similarly, English words that are the same as or similar to the names of foreign countries, such as "FRANCE (France)", "CANADALIGHT (Light of Canada)", etc., cannot be registered as trademarks.
2. Names that are the same as or similar to the national flag, national emblem, or military flag of our country or foreign countries
If the English trademark applied for registration is the same as or similar to the name or pattern of a foreign flag, national emblem, or military flag, such as "UNIONJACK (British flag)", it will be If the Trademark Office determines that it is identical or similar to a foreign flag or national emblem, it will not be approved.
3. Same name as an intergovernmental international organization or similar
Intergovernmental international organization refers to A group with certain rules and regulations established by the governments of several countries and regions through treaties or agreements for specific purposes. For example: United Nations, European Union, Association of Southeast Asian Nations, Organization of African Unity, World Trade Organization, World Intellectual Property Organization, etc. When applying for trademark registration, be sure to avoid the full English names, abbreviations or abbreviations related to these organizations.
4. Same as "red cross", "red cross" Crescent Moon" has the same or similar name
" "Red Cross" is the special symbol of the Red Cross Society, and "Red Crescent" is the special symbol of the Red Crescent Society. The English trademark applied for registration must not be identical or similar to it, otherwise the Trademark Office will not register it.
5. Ethnic discrimination
span>In English trademarks, if the English meaning has Any content that vilifies, belittles or treats a specific ethnic group unfairly is considered ethnically discriminatory., will not be registered.
6. Those that are harmful to socialist morals or Have other adverse effects
What is "harmful" in English "On socialist morals" or "bad influence"? Generally speaking, swear words, insulting words, words that are detrimental to the dignity and image of the country, those that are associated with terrorist organizations, those that infringe on religious beliefs, etc. all belong to This clause prohibits the scope of registration.
7. Foreign place names known to the public
According to the spirit of Article 10 of the Trademark Law, under normal circumstances , foreign place names known to the public, that is, place names in other countries and regions outside of my country known to the public in my country, including the full name, abbreviation, foreign name and common Chinese translation of the place name, cannot be registered as trademarks.
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