Register a trademark 注册商标
A: Hi, Lily. How are you doing? 嗨，丽丽。最近怎么样？
B: Great. I'd like to have the trademark of my new product registered. But I am not clear about the procedures. 很好。我想给我的新产品注册商标，但具体程序不是很清楚。
A: It's not complicated. 那不复杂。
B: Is there a time limit for trademarks? 那商标有年限吗？
A: Yes, by law the trademark should be renewed in one year's time. 当然有，据法律规定，商标每一年要更新一次。
B: Does that mean the protection is limited to one year? 那就是说商标有效期为一年吗？
A: Exactly. It must be renewed every year. Our county follows the priority of use principle. 没错，每隔一年必须更新。我国实行先使用，先拥有的原则。
B: What should I prepare for the register? 申请注册商标需要准备什么？
A: Some relative documents and the fee. 一些相关材料和费用。
B: I see. Thank you for your explanation. 我明白了，谢谢你的解释。
A: You are welcome. 不客气。

1. follow the priority of use principle意思是遵循使用优先权原则，其中follow是遵循的意思，priority是优先权的意思；
2. be clear about是清楚某事的意思。例如：Are you clear about this? （这件事你清楚了吗？）