What does the trademark prefix mean?
What is the trademark prefix? In fact, in addition to it, that is to say, the application for trademark registration begins with a word, and the trademark prefix refers to the name of the trademark registration. For example, the trademark "Guozhen" is an ordinary trademark. Its registration time, process and cost are the same as other trademarks, and there is nothing special about it.
The so-called "registered trademark prefixed with" country "can only be better obtained by the person who takes the name, which reminds a large part of consumers of national government agencies. It is really difficult to register a trademark that starts with Chinese characters, but this does not mean that it is easier for large enterprises or state organs to register.
For a trademark with the same or similar words as China's name, that is, a trademark with the prefix of China, it must first comply with the provisions of Article 10 of the Trademark Law. Because this kind of trademark is easy to mislead consumers, making them think that the product/service is operated or provided by the national government department, and it is also easy to be suspected of violating Article 10 of the Trademark Law, that is, whether some signs prohibiting the use as trademarks have been used.
The preliminary examination standard of "Guo" prefix trademark:
(1), the application to use "country+trademark designated commodity name" as a trademark, or the trademark contains "country+trademark designated commodity name" shall be rejected on the grounds of "constituting exaggerated propaganda, deceptive", "lacking obvious features" and "having adverse effects".
(2) Trademark applications with the prefix of "country" instead of the combination of "country+trademark designated commodity name" should be treated differently. If the use of designated commodities directly indicates the quality characteristics of commodities or is deceptive, or even damages the market order of fair competition, or may have adverse political influence, it shall be rejected.
In essence, there is nothing unusual about trademarks with national prefixes. A trademark with a national prefix is still an ordinary trademark even if it is successfully registered. The key is to see its popularity. Many brands don't pay attention to the prefix of trademarks. Through long-term use and publicity, coupled with high-quality products and services, they have given trademarks more value and popularity, forming a virtuous circle.
? Standards for examination and trial of trademarks bearing the words "China";
(1) The applicant's subject qualification shall be established with the approval of the State Council or its authorized organ. The name of the applicant shall be registered by the name registration authority according to law.
(2) The trademark applied for is consistent with the name of the applicant's enterprise or its abbreviation approved by the State Council or its authorized organ.
(3) There is a close correspondence between the trademark application and the applicant.
(4) The scope of goods or services designated for use in applying for a trademark shall be consistent with the approved business scope.