What is the general trademark inquiry process? The awareness of protecting intellectual property rights is growing, and more and more people register trademarks. Before we register trademarks, we must carry out trademark registration inquiries. So, what is the specific process of general trademark query?
Specific process of trademark inquiry:
1、 Query category according to market demand
The Nice classification of trademark application can be divided into 45 categories according to the use, namely, goods (1-34 categories) and services (35-45 categories). The trademarks designated for use on goods are trademarks of goods, and the trademarks designated for use on services are trademarks of services.
After the game products have received a great response from the market, you can choose to register relevant derivative categories, such as the 16th category of "pictures, posters, stationery" and other commodities; Category 35 "advertising" and other services; Class 38 "Internet chat room" and other services. It is better to apply for copyright registration on the game logo and game name, which is conducive to safeguarding rights.
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2、 Query whether the trademark will bring bad effects
When applying for trademark registration, we should also consider whether the name involves racial discrimination, religious belief, and whether it is harmful to morality. These are not allowed.
3、 Query the previous identical or similar trademarks
Do a good job in the analysis of trademark retrieval in advance, and consider the possibility of successful trademark registration before trademark registration. If there are similar previously registered trademarks after trademark inquiry, it is recommended to consider changing the product name.
4、 Query the significance of trademarks
The distinctiveness of a trademark refers to the characteristics that a trademark should have enough to enable the relevant public to distinguish the source of goods.
