1. How to renew a trademark
1. The applicant is sure to If you apply for trademark renewal, you must go to the trademark registration hall in advance to get the trademark renewal application form, and correctly fill in the "Trademark Renewal Application Form" in accordance with the regulatory requirements; prepare the "Trademark Registration Certificate" pattern and copy of the first-time registered trademark. The originals must be prepared for future reference, and the copies should be submitted in five copies; correctly fill in the "Trademark Renewal Application" according to the category requirements, because considering the classification of goods, there are different definitions in different eras, so the original registration The product classification at that time may not be applicable now, so be sure to identify it clearly before starting to fill in, to avoid incorrect product classification and the renewal application being rejected.
2. Legal basis: "Trademark Law of the People's Republic of China"
Article 40 : If a registered trademark expires and needs to be continued to be used, the trademark registrant shall handle the renewal procedures in accordance with the regulations within twelve months before expiration; if it fails to do so during this period, a six-month extension 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;
Article 50: A registered trademark is revoked, declared invalid or will not be renewed upon expiration. , within one year from the date of cancellation, invalidation or cancellation, the Trademark Office will not approve applications for trademark registration that are identical or similar to the trademark.
2. Can trademark renewal be done 2 years in advance
No, generally you apply by yourself half a year in advance. A registered trademark is valid for 10 years. If a registered trademark needs to be continued to be used after it expires, an application for registration renewal should be made within 6 months before expiration. If you fail to apply during this period, there is still a 6-month extension period. If an application has not been filed within the extension period, the Trademark Office will issue aLogout.
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