The current trademark registration certificate is fully electronic—a PDF file bearing an electronic seal. The certificate states the registration number, the trademark device, the registrant's name and address, the approved goods or service items, the registration date, and the validity period, and serves as direct evidence of trademark ownership.
Core Information on the Certificate
- Trademark registration number: one trademark, one number, identical to the application number, running through the trademark's entire lifecycle.
- Trademark device: the trademark representation approved for registration; its distinctive features must not be altered in use.
- Registrant's name and address: the identity of the right holder; any change must be recorded through a change procedure.
- Approved goods or services: the specific list of items covered by the exclusive right and their classes.
- Registration date and validity period: the start date of the exclusive right and the expiry date of the ten-year validity period.
Appearance of the Electronic Certificate
The electronic registration certificate follows a uniform layout. A QR code for verification and electronic signature information appear in the upper right corner; scanning the code or using the official system verifies the certificate's authenticity and the current ownership status.
How to Verify
After obtaining the certificate, check item by item whether the name, address, device, and approved items match the application. If errors are found, promptly apply for correction through your trademark agency or the online service system to avoid affecting subsequent use and enforcement.
If you are unsure about any of the above, you can first manage your archive through MyTMBee and act after a recorded agent provides an analysis.