1. Trademark search: Check if there are identical or similar trademarks.

2. Filing an application: Although the process of trademark registration in the United States and China is different, they are similar and require the submission of an application before filing. The submitted materials include: trademark logo, power of attorney, scanned copies of personal or corporate identification documents, trademark classification, and product images. After receiving a registration application, USPTO (United States Patent and Trademark Office, responsible for federal trademark registration) will conduct a formal examination to determine whether it meets the basic requirements for trademark registration. If it meets the requirements, USPTO will issue a date and send the applicant an acceptance notice two months after submitting the application.

3. Examination stage: Four months after submitting the application, USPTO examiners will be responsible for reviewing and deciding whether the trademark can be registered. If not possible, the examiner will send a letter stating the reason for return or the changes that need to be made. The applicant must respond within six months of receiving the letter, otherwise the application will be terminated. If the applicant's response is not valid, the examiner will issue a final rejection. The applicant may appeal to the Trademark Examination and Appeal Board.

4. Objection stage: If the trademark is not rejected or the applicant's response is valid, the trademark will be printed on the trademark announcement. USPTO will notify the applicant of the announcement date. The next 30 days are the objection period.

5. Certification stage: If the application is based on prior actual use of the trademark and no objections are raised, USPTO will issue a registration certificate 12 weeks after the announcement. If the trademark registration application is based on a declaration that the applicant will use the trademark in good faith, USPTO will issue a notice 12 weeks later. The applicant can use this trademark and submit a declaration of use within 6 months, or apply for a 6-month extension period. This deadline can only be extended when specifically marked. After the declaration is submitted and approved, USPTO will issue a registration certificate.