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What Materials Are Needed to Register a Trademark?

Q&APublished 2026-09-17 · Updated 2026-09-17

Four core materials are needed to register a trademark: the trademark application form, a clear trademark specimen, proof of the applicant's qualification (business license or ID card, etc.), and—if an agency is appointed—a power of attorney.

The core materials for trademark registration include: the trademark registration application form, a clear trademark specimen, and documents proving the applicant's qualification (a business license for enterprises; an ID card plus an individual industrial and commercial household license for individuals); if an agency is appointed, a power of attorney must also be submitted.

General Materials Checklist

  1. Trademark Registration Application Form: fill in the applicant's name, address, trademark description, and the goods/service classes and specific items.
  2. Trademark specimen: a clear specimen in JPG format, generally sized between 5cm×5cm and 10cm×10cm; for online filing, an electronic specimen is submitted.
  3. Proof of qualification: enterprises submit a copy of the business license; natural persons submit an ID card and an individual industrial and commercial household business license (or other proof of business qualification, such as a rural land contract).
  4. Power of Attorney for Trademark Agency: submitted when an agency is appointed, bearing the applicant's signature or seal.

Additional Materials for Special Circumstances

  • Portrait trademarks: applications using another person's portrait must include an authorization statement from the portrait right holder.
  • Collective marks and certification marks: rules for use and administration and special proof of qualification must be submitted.
  • Claiming priority: priority documents must be submitted within the prescribed time limit.

Common Reasons for Corrections

The applicant name on the application form being inconsistent with the certificate; a blurred specimen or one bearing a watermark; non-standard goods descriptions; an unsigned or unsealed power of attorney. Checking each item before submission avoids correction delays.

Reminder

The material requirements differ for individuals and companies; see the related articles "What Materials Does an Individual Need to Register a Trademark?" and "What Materials Does a Company Need to Register a Trademark?" in this encyclopedia.

If you are facing the issues above, you can first run a self-service registration check on MyTMBee to confirm feasibility before deciding whether to file, avoiding wasted official fees from blind filings.