The Trademark Law of the People's Republic of China was adopted at the 24th session of the 5th the National People's Congress Standing Committee (NPCSC) on August 23rd, 1982. According to the Decision on Amending the Trademark Law of the People's Republic of China at the 4th Session of the 12th the National People's Congress Standing Committee (NPCSC) on August 3th, 213, it was amended for the third time. The Trademark Law is divided into general provisions, application for trademark registration, examination and approval of trademark registration, renewal, alteration, transfer and licensing of registered trademarks, invalidation of registered trademarks, management of trademark use and protection of exclusive rights of registered trademarks, with 73 supplementary provisions, which shall come into force as of March 1, 1983. On April 1, 1963, the Regulations on Trademark Management promulgated by the State Council was terminated; Any other provisions on trademark administration that contravene this Law shall be invalid at the same time. Trademarks registered before the implementation of this Law shall remain valid.