Trademark Services

  • Trademark registration

  • refusal review

  • opposition

  • renewal

  • invalidation

  • cancellation

  • modification

  • etc.

Trademark Registration Process

1

Search & Assessment

Determine whether there are similar situations and provide registration opinions and suggestions

2

Application Submission

1–3 working days

3

Examination

within 6 months under normal circumstances

4

Publication

3-month opposition period

5

Registration Granted

Registration Granted

Benefits of Separating Combined Trademarks

① lower risk

② more flexibility in use

③ and stronger protection

Main Reasons for Refusal

  • similarity
  • adverse impact
  • lack of distinctiveness

Main Reasons for Refusal

  • Application submission

    Trademark documents, Preprinted official forms

  • CNIPA/Review Board examination

    1–3 working days

  • Second-round documentation

  • Completion of review

  • Publication

  • Registration granted

Ten Common Misconceptions about Trademark Review (Appeal)

1.Filing a new application is easier than filing a review.

2.A review can only be handled by the original agent.

3.Once a trademark is refused, there is no remedy.

4.It makes no difference which agency handles the review.

5.The cost of a new application is always lower than that of a review.

6.If part of the trademark is accepted, there is no need to request a review.

7.Identical trademarks cannot be appealed.

8.Any lawyer can handle a trademark refusal review.

9.It is always more convenient to appoint a local agency for the review.

10.Submitting only the basic documents is sufficient to succeed in a review.