What is a collective trademark? What documents need to be submitted?

A collective trademark refers to a mark registered in the name of a group, association or other organization for use by members of the organization in commercial activities to indicate the user’s membership in the organization. The documents required to apply for a collective trademark generally include an application form, a document proving the subject’s qualifications, a trademark design, etc., and the organization’s relevant charter, a list of members, etc. may also need to be submitted.