FAQs OF TRADEMARK REGISTRATION
| Q: | How long is to process a trademark registration? |
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| A: | It varies with each country and region, for example, 4-8 months in Hong Kong and 12-18 months in China. Generally, it takes 4-24 months to process. |
| Q: | What information is required for trademark registration? |
| A: | It varies with each country and region. Generally, applicant’s identity documents, application form and trademark image are required. |
| Q: | Can the registration be renewed? |
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Yes. Generally, the validity period of a renewed trademark is 10 years. |
| Q: | What are the differences between the packaging and presentation of commodity and trademark? |
| A: | Trademark is part of the packaging and presentation of commodity; both of them are used in the packaging of the commodity. While trademark is to differentiate the producers or operator of commodity from another, presentation is to beautify commodity. A registered trademark cannot be altered, but the design style of a presentation is free to change. |
| Q: | Does transferring trademark need an agreement? |
| A: | Yes. It requires an application form and a trademark assignment contract, which are signed by the assignor and the assignee. |
| Q: | What are the principles on the basis of trademark protection? |
| A: | The adopted principles vary with each country and region. Currently, the 3 principles adopted internationally are prior use, prior application, and both of aforementioned. |
| Q: | What is the validity period of a trademark? |
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It is 10 years in most countries and regions, except few, such as Canada (15 years) and Macau (7 years). |
| Q: | Can an individual apply for trademark registration? |
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Yes. Applicant can be either corporation or individual. |
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