⚖️ Legal · Flowchart
Trademark Filing Workflow
The steps to register a trademark: search, filing, examination, objections, publication, opposition and registration.
Drawing diagram…
What this diagram shows
- A clearance search reduces the chance of objections
- Examination objections need a written reply or hearing
- Third parties can oppose after publication
Prompt used
Trademark registration workflow: the lawyer runs a clearance search for similar marks. The application is filed with the class of goods/services. The registry examines it; if there's an objection, a reply is filed and a hearing may be held. Accepted marks are published in the trademark journal; if no one opposes within the period the mark is registered; oppositions go to proceedings.
Mermaid code
flowchart TD
A[Clearance search] --> B{Similar marks found?}
B -->|Yes, risky| C[Advise client to modify mark] --> A
B -->|No| D[File application with classes]
D --> E[Registry examination]
E --> F{Objection raised?}
F -->|Yes| G[File reply to examination report]
G --> H{Accepted after reply or hearing?}
H -->|No| X[Refused]
H -->|Yes| I
F -->|No| I[Published in trademark journal]
I --> J{Opposition filed?}
J -->|Yes| K[Opposition proceedings] --> L
J -->|No| L[Registration certificate]Related templates
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