the consequences of not canceling the trademark when it expires: if it expires less than six months, it is deemed that the trademark right still exists, and the trademark registrant enjoys the trademark right according to law. If it expires for more than six months, it will be regarded as the automatic termination of the trademark, and the trademark owner will no longer enjoy the corresponding trademark right.

Legal basis

Article 39 of the Trademark Law of the People's Republic of China * * * The period of validity of a registered trademark is ten years, counting from the date of approval of registration. Article 4 Where a registered trademark needs to be used continuously after its expiration, the trademark registrant shall go through the renewal procedures in accordance with the provisions within 12 months before the expiration; If it fails to be handled during this period, a six-month extension period may be granted. The validity period of each renewal registration is ten years, counting from the day after the last expiration of the trademark. If the renewal formalities are not completed at the expiration of the period, the registered trademark shall be cancelled. The Trademark Office shall announce the renewed registered trademark.