Trademark registration is an effective sign that distinguishes an enterprise's products from similar products. A trademark can be registered with the Trademark Office. After the registration is approved, it will be legally protected by the Trademark Law. So, how many years is the trademark registration valid? Today, Intellectual Property has compiled the following content to answer your questions, and we hope it will be helpful to you.

How many years is a trademark registration valid for?

According to the provisions of my country’s Trademark Law, trademark registration is valid for ten years, starting from the date of approval.

You can renew and pay the renewal fee six months before the validity period expires. Each renewal is still valid for ten years. There is no limit to the number of renewals. If the application is not submitted within this period, a 6-month extension period may be granted.

How to renew a trademark after it expires?

After the trademark expires, you can entrust a trademark agency registered with the Trademark Office to handle it or go directly to the trademark registration hall of the Trademark Office to handle the trademark renewal business. Prepare application documents, submit application documents, and pay renewal fees.

Three steps to apply:

(1) Prepare application documents

The application documents that should be submitted are:

(1) "Application for Trademark Registration Renewal".

(2) Applicant’s identity document (copy).

(3) The entrusted agent submits a "Power of Attorney".

(4) Copy of registration certificate.

(5) If the application documents are in a foreign language, a Chinese translation signed and confirmed by the translation agency should also be provided.

(2) Submit application documents

1. If the applicant goes directly to the trademark registration hall, after the application documents are ready, submit them at the acceptance window of the trademark registration hall. The staff at the window will confirm whether the application documents are qualified.

2. If a trademark agency is entrusted to handle the application, the trademark agency will deliver the application documents to the Trademark Office.

(3) Pay the renewal fee.

The above is the answer to the question "How long is trademark registration valid? What should I do if it expires?" If readers need help with trademark registration, please contact Intellectual Property for consultation.

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