1. How to apply for renewal when a trademark has expired

1. How to apply for renewal when a trademark has expired:

(1) Prepare the application form Submit the application form, "Application for Trademark Renewal Registration", the applicant's identity document, the "Agency Letter" and a copy of the registration certificate for the entrusted agent;

(2) Submit the application form, the applicant If you go directly to the trademark registration hall, or if you entrust a trademark agency to handle it, the trademark agency will deliver the application documents to the Trademark Office;

(3) Pay the renewal fee.

2. Legal basis: Article 40 of the "Trademark Law of the People's Republic of China"

If the registered trademark expires and needs to be continued to be used, the trademark registrant shall Renewal procedures must be completed in accordance with regulations within twelve months before expiration; if failed to be completed during this period, a six-month extension period may be granted. Each renewal of registration is valid for ten years, starting from the day after the expiration of the previous term of validity of the trademark. If renewal procedures are not completed upon expiration, the registered trademark will be cancelled.

The Trademark Office shall announce the renewal of registered trademarks.

2. How to apply for trademark registration

1. Apply to the Trademark Office for trademark registration;

2. Trademark review;

3. Preliminary review announcement. For a trademark that has passed the preliminary review by the Trademark Office, registration can be completed only if no one raises objections three months after the announcement is published. The trademark will be protected by law;

4. Registration announcement;

5. Receive the trademark registration certificate.