1. The registered trademark is valid for ten years, counting from the date of approval of registration. After the trademark expires, it needs to be renewed. If it is not renewed, the trademark shall be invalid.

2. If a registered trademark needs to be used continuously after the expiration of its term of validity, the trademark registrant shall go through the renewal procedures in accordance with the provisions within 12 months before the expiration; If it has not been handled during this period, it can be extended for six months. 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.

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Article 40 of the Trademark Law stipulates that if a registered trademark needs to be used after the expiration of its term of validity, the trademark registrant shall go through the renewal procedures in accordance with the regulations 12 months before the expiration; If it has not been handled during this period, it can be extended for six months. 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.

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