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What is a well-known trademark? How many well-known trademarks are there in China?

FAMOUSTRADEMARK, also known as a well-known trademark, first appeared in the Paris Convention for the Protection of Industrial Property (hereinafter referred to as the Paris Convention) signed in 1883. my country joined the Convention in 1984 , becoming its 95th member state. Like other member states that have joined the Paris Convention, special legal protection is given to well-known trademarks in accordance with the provisions of the Convention, which has become an important part of my country's trademark legal work. China's well-known trademarks (Well-known marks of China) refers to trademarks that have been recognized as "well-known trademarks" by the competent authorities (Trademark Office of the State Administration for Industry and Commerce, the Trademark Review and Adjudication Board or the People's Court) in accordance with legal procedures. According to the "Well-known Marks of China" promulgated by the State Administration for Industry and Commerce on April 17, 2003. The "Regulations on the Recognition and Protection of Well-Known Trademarks" can be summarized as follows: A well-known trademark refers to a trademark that is widely known to the relevant public in China and enjoys a high reputation. It is stipulated that the relevant public includes consumers related to the certain type of goods or services marked by the trademark, other operators who produce the aforementioned goods or provide services, and sellers and related personnel involved in the distribution channels. The "Provisions on the Recognition and Protection of Well-Known Trademarks" do not clearly define what "well-known trademarks" and "enjoying a high reputation" mean.