1. Different stages.

The renewal period refers to the procedure for continuing to use the trademark within 6 months before the expiration of 10 years; the extension period refers to the trademark not being renewed before the expiration of 10 years. Complete the procedures for continued use within the next 6 months.

2. The deadlines are different.

According to Article 40 of the Amendment to the Trademark Law of the People’s Republic of China and the People’s Republic of China passed on April 23, 2019, if a registered trademark expires and needs to be continued to be used, the trademark registrant shall apply within 10 days before expiration. The renewal procedures must be carried out in accordance with the regulations within two months, that is, the renewal period is 1 year; at the same time, the extension period according to this article is 6 months.

During the extension period, others are not allowed to apply for registration of the trademark. In accordance with Article 50 of the Trademark Law of the People's Republic of China, the 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.

Extended information:

Trademark infringement content:

1. Using the same trademark as the registered trademark on the same product without the permission of the trademark registrant

2. Using a trademark that is similar to the registered trademark on the same product without the permission of the trademark registrant, or using a trademark that is the same or similar to the registered trademark on similar products may easily lead to confusion.

3. Selling goods that infringe the exclusive rights of registered trademarks;

4. Forging or manufacturing registered trademarks of others without authorization or selling forged or unauthorized registered trademarks;

5. Changing the registered trademark without the consent of the trademark registrant and putting the goods with the changed trademark back on the market;

6. Intentionally providing services for infringement of other people’s trademark rights Facilitating conditions to help others commit acts of infringement of trademark exclusive rights;

7. Causing other damage to others’ registered trademark exclusive rights.

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