Is trademark transfer the same as trademark change? Can you talk about it?

Many people don't know the difference between trademark transfer and trademark change, and even think they are the same. However, there is still a big difference between trademark transfer and trademark change, not only in concept but also in procedure.

operational approach

0 1 Definition of trademark transfer and trademark change:

Trademark transfer: refers to the act that a trademark registrant transfers the exclusive right to use a trademark to others in accordance with legal procedures within the validity period of a registered trademark.

Trademark change: refers to the change of the registrant, registered address or other matters of a registered trademark.

Generally speaking, trademark transfer refers to the transfer of the exclusive right to use a trademark from one subject to another, while trademark change refers to the change of information registered in the trademark office (such as the name and address of the registrant).

02 trademark transfer and trademark change fee

Acceptance fee for transfer of registered trademark: 500 yuan.

Trademark change fee: 250 yuan.

03 the process of trademark transfer and trademark change

Trademark transfer:

① The seller and the buyer sign a trademark transfer contract/agreement.

(2) It usually takes 3-5 working days for a trademark holder to obtain the Trademark Declaration Notary Certificate.

③ Submit the prepared materials and notarial certificate to the Trademark Office, and then pay the transfer fee (generally 1 1,000 yuan).

(4) The Trademark Office issued an acceptance letter about 1-2 months, and began to review.

(5) The Trademark Office will issue an announcement about 5-8 months after accepting the application, and issue the Registration Trademark Transfer Approval Certificate to both parties.

Trademark change:

① Prepare application materials:

(1) change application (select the book type according to the specific content of the application);

(2) A copy of the applicant's ID card (business license, ID card, etc.). ).);

(3) Entrust the agent to submit the power of attorney, and directly submit the copy of the agent's ID card in the acceptance hall;

Other specific materials need to be determined according to the specific information of the change.

② Submit application materials:

(1) If the applicant goes directly to the trademark registration hall, after the application documents are prepared, they will be submitted in the application acceptance window of the trademark registration hall, and the window staff will confirm whether the application documents are qualified.

(2) Where a trademark agency is entrusted, the trademark agency shall submit an application to the Trademark Office.

③ Payment of change fee: 500 yuan is required for change application.