? 1. Prevention through evidence of use

1. Invoices

Keep authentic and valid invoices, which are strong evidence to prove the use of registered trademarks, but in When filling in the invoice, be careful to fill it out in a standardized and careful manner. Do not just write down a trademark abbreviation. Such an invoice cannot be used as evidence of trademark use.

2. Product inspection report

The product inspection report issued by the superior quality supervision department has strict procedures and clearly marked contents. It is a strong evidence to prove the use of the trademark. .

3. Advertising

Advertising is an important way for companies to promote their goods or services, and it is also a very important evidence material. As long as the trademark name is marked in the contract when signing the advertising contract, it can be used as evidence of trademark use.

4. Contract

If the contract is not marked with a trademark, it cannot be used as evidence of trademark use. Therefore, when signing an agreement, it is necessary to complete the registered trademark, and it is best to include the trademark registration number. Also write it down to leave effective evidence for the use of the trademark.

5. Product packaging

Product packaging is one of the evidences for trademark withdrawal. However, it is difficult to determine the specific time of trademark use based on packaging alone, and other evidence is needed to assist. For example, the contract signed when entrusting printing must be marked with the name of the trademark and the trademark registration number.

2. Prevention through trademark monitoring

Doing a good job in trademark monitoring is also one of the ways to safeguard the legitimate rights and interests of trademarks, because trademark owners can keep abreast of trademark developments through trademark monitoring. , if someone else registers a similar trademark, or there is an infringement, the trademark owner can know it immediately and take countermeasures to prevent the corporate brand from being infringed by others.

3. Timely trademark renewal

Although a trademark can be used for a long time, it must be renewed in a timely manner. The trademark is only valid for ten years and must be renewed within twelve months before expiration. When renewing a trademark, if the trademark registrant fails to renew it within the specified time, the Trademark Office will cancel the registered trademark without the need for others to apply.

Therefore, in order to prevent trademark cancellation, we must not only comply with the trademark usage regulations, but also conduct regular maintenance and renewal. Moreover, as long as the trademark owner uses the trademark reasonably and properly and retains evidence, the trademark will not be successfully revoked by others. Evidence of trademark use does not need to provide all the above evidence, as long as it can prove that the trademark has been used for real commercial purposes.