The calculation method of trademark objection period: first, the publicity period is initially approved as three months, during which objections can be raised; Secondly, after the objection is raised, the decision whether to approve the registration shall be made within 12 months from the date of expiration of the announcement, and it may be extended for 6 months under special circumstances; Thirdly, if you are dissatisfied with the decision made by the Trademark Office not to register, you can apply for a review within 15 days from the date of receiving the notice, and it can be extended for 6 months under special circumstances.

legal ground

Article 35 of the Trademark Law

Where an objection is raised to a trademark that has been preliminarily examined and announced, the Trademark Office shall listen to the facts and reasons stated by the objector and the objector, and after investigation and verification, make a decision on whether to approve the registration within 12 months from the date of expiration of the announcement, and notify the objector and the objector in writing. There are special circumstances that need to be extended, which can be extended for six months with the approval of the administrative department for industry and commerce of the State Council.

If the trademark office refuses to register, and the objector refuses to accept it, he may apply to the Trademark Review and Adjudication Board for reexamination within 15 days from the date of receiving the notice. The Trademark Review and Adjudication Board shall make a reexamination decision within 12 months from the date of receiving the application, and notify the objector and the objector in writing. There are special circumstances that need to be extended, which can be extended for six months with the approval of the administrative department for industry and commerce of the State Council.