1. How long is the general term of trademark use?
1. The validity period of registered trademarks , refers to the protection period of the exclusive right of a registered trademark. my country's Trademark Law stipulates that a registered trademark is valid for 10 years, calculated from the date of approval of registration. If the validity period of a registered trademark expires and it is necessary to continue to use it, it should apply for renewal of registration within 6 months before the expiration; if the application is not submitted during this period, a 6-month extension period can be given. If an application has not been made before the extension period expires, the registered trademark will be cancelled. Each renewal of registration is valid for 10 years. After the registration renewal is approved, an announcement will be made.
2. Legal basis:
"Trademark Law of the People's Republic of China" 39
The validity period of a registered trademark is ten years, calculated from the date of approval of registration.
2. What to do if the trademark expires
1. After the trademark expires, you need to go through the renewal procedures. If not If renewed, the trademark will become invalid.
2. If the registered trademark expires and needs to be continued to be used, the trademark registrant shall go through the renewal procedures in accordance with the regulations within twelve months before the expiration; If the application cannot be processed during this period, a six-month grace period may be granted. Each renewal of registration is valid for ten years, starting from the day after the expiration of the previous term of validity of the trademark. If renewal procedures are not completed upon expiration, the registered trademark will be cancelled. The Trademark Office shall announce the renewal of registered trademarks.
3. What is the content of trademark rights?
The content of trademark rights refers to the rights and obligations that the trademark owner enjoys, including the exclusive use rights, prohibition rights, transfer rights, and licensed use of registered trademarks rights and renewal rights, etc.
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