1. How long is the general trademark use period?
1. The validity period of a registered trademark If you need to continue to use it after expiration, you should go through the renewal procedures in accordance with the regulations within twelve months before expiration; if you fail to do so during this period, you can be given a six-month extension period;
2. The validity period of each renewal of registration is ten years, calculated from the day after the expiration of the previous term of validity of the trademark. If the renewal procedure is not completed upon expiration, the registered trademark will be cancelled;
3. Legal basis: Article 39 of the "Trademark Law of the People's Republic of China" Registered Trademark The validity period is ten years, calculated from the date of approval of registration.
2. What materials are required for trademark renewal
1. "Application for Trademark Renewal Registration";
2. "Trademark Agency Power of Attorney", signed/stamped by the applicant;
3. If the applicant is a company, he/she must submit a copy of the "Business License". Individuals need to submit a copy of their ID card;
4. A copy of the trademark registration certificate.
3. What are the precautions for trademark renewal
1. After the renewal application is approved, the Trademark Office will send the renewal certificate to the applicant by mail according to the address filled in the application form;
2. If the renewal application does not meet the regulations, the Trademark Office will notify the applicant in writing by mail to make corrections within a time limit according to the address filled in the application form;
3. If the renewal application cannot be approved due to other reasons, the Trademark Office will notify the applicant in writing by mail according to the address filled in the application form;
4. If the applicant entrusts a trademark agency to handle the renewal application, the Trademark Office will not directly have any correspondence with the applicant, and all documents will be sent to the trademark agency;
5. The category of the application should be filled in according to the international classification category approved by the "Trademark Registration Certificate".
4. What does the validity of a trademark during the trademark renewal period include?
1. First of all, the validity period of a registered trademark is 10 years. The validity period of a registered trademark If you need to continue to use it after expiration, you should apply for renewal of registration within 6 months before expiration; if you fail to apply during this period, there is still a 6-month extension period. If you have not submitted an application within the extension period, the extension period will be After the expiration date, the Trademark Office will cancel it. After reviewing the trademark renewal registration application, the Trademark Office will issue a trademark renewal certificate and will not issue another trademark registration certificate. The original trademark registration certificate and trademark renewal certificate will be used together;
2. Secondly, if an application for renewal is made during the validity period of a registered trademark, whether it is approved before the expiration of the validity period, during the extension period or after the expiration of the extension period, the registered trademark will be continuously valid. .The validity period of the renewed registration is calculated from the day after the expiration of the previous validity period. The law continues to protect it. Any illegal use of the registered trademark constitutes infringement. If you apply for renewal during the extension period, the original trademark owner Requests to deal with infringement of registered trademarks before renewal application shall not be accepted by the People's Court and the industrial and commercial administration authorities.I hope the content can be helpful to you, If you have other questions, you can click the button below for consultation, or go to the Legal Savior website to consult a professional lawyer.