What Does a Trademark Agent Do?

Trademark agency means that an agent engages in civil legal acts in the name of the agent within the scope of agency authority, and the legal consequences arising directly from the agent. Trademark agency is a kind of civil entrusted agency, that is, the legal act of a trademark agent engaging in trademark affairs in the name of the agent within its agency authority is an important part of social legal intermediary services.

Trademark agency

Trademark agency means that within the scope of agency authority, the agent uses

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1. It depends on whether there is a long history: the trademark application cycle is very long, and it takes at least one and a half years for a new application to be issued; a change, transfer,

Preventive measures can also be taken before trademark registration, especially during the design and transfer process

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Decree of the State Administration for Industry and Commerce

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1. When entrusting an agency to handle trademark registration matters, if the agent promises you or agrees in the agency agreement that "the agency fee is refunded if the acceptance notice is not successfully obtained," then you must be clear about two In wording, first of all, the "notice of acceptance" mentioned here instead of "trademark registration certificate". Obtaining the acceptance notice only indicates that the official has received the application documents. In addition, the "agent fee" here does not include the "application fee" charged by the Trademark Office.

2. As a professional who is entrusted to handle trademark registration matters, the value of a trademark agent's practice lies in prompting and preventing risks for clients so that clients can make decisions instead of guaranteeing successful business. Unrealistic commitments often bring clients into the mire, causing customers to suffer irreparable losses.

3. The whole process of trademark registration, from inquiry-application-preliminary examination approval-announcement-issuance, generally takes about 18 months, and the time for supplementary certification, opposition, etc. will be longer. Therefore, the commitment of the agency to obtain the trademark registration certificate within one year is impossible to achieve. If the applicant encounters such a promise, it is recommended to write this promise into the agency agreement and stipulate a liquidated damages. If the agency is unsure, don't take it seriously.

4. Some agencies ask customers for handling fees, costs, and certification fees when they receive "Notices of Acceptance" and "Trademark Registration Certificates", and repeatedly pay the fees. Most of the applicants have to give up. This situation arises from the fact that some agencies first solicit business at extremely low prices, and then charge companies various fees. In this case, the applicant can agree on a clear total application fee in the agency contract to avoid falling into the bottomless pit.

5. Some agencies use instalments or post-payment methods to solicit business, and the State Trademark Office will only accept trademark registration applications after receiving fees. In addition, it takes almost two years for trademark registration to be approved. It is impossible for trademark agencies to do so. Pay for your business and take risks. In this case, we must carefully verify the authenticity of the trademark registration certificate.

6. The State Trademark Office announces that there is no charge during the trademark registration process. If someone notices that the State Administration for Industry and Commerce will publish its registered trademark, request the submission of business and trademark registration information and remit money to an account number for announcement. And promotion costs. You must be cautious. This is a scam that asks for a publication fee in the name of a trademark announcement. The applicant has paid the relevant fees when submitting the trademark registration application. The State Trademark Office will conduct preliminary review and announcement of the accepted trademark registration application. It will not, and will not be possible, or entrust other organizations to collect the publicity and publication expenses. In similar situations, we must distinguish between authenticity and beware of being fooled.