The civil code stipulates that the limitation of action for trademark infringement is three years, because the infringement of the civil code belongs to civil acts and the infringement of trademark rights belongs to civil rights. Article 188 of the Civil Law stipulates that the limitation of action for requesting civil rights protection from the court is three years.

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Article 188 of the Civil Code of People's Republic of China (PRC)

The limitation period for requesting protection of civil rights from the people's court is three years. Where there are other provisions in the law, those provisions shall prevail. The limitation period of action shall be counted from the date when the creditor knows or should know that the right is damaged and the debtor knows it. Where there are other provisions in the law, those provisions shall prevail. However, the people's court shall not protect the rights that have been damaged for more than 20 years. Under special circumstances, the people's court may decide to extend the time according to the application of the obligee.