Legal analysis: 1. The two are essentially different: the essence of a trademark dispute is a special protection measure for the previous registrant of a registered trademark; the essence of a trademark objection is a social objection to a preliminary approved trademark. This includes objections from owners or earlier applicants who use the same or similar registered trademark on the same or similar goods (or services).
2. The content of the two is different: the content of the dispute is a dispute over rights; while the content of the objection is only an objection to the preliminary approved trademark.
3. The filing time is different: the dispute is filed within five years after the disputed trademark is approved for registration, that is, the trademark registration certificate is issued; and the objection is filed after the preliminary review, that is, three months after it is published in the "Trademark Announcement" proposed within.
4. The application subjects are different: the disputant is specific, that is, it must be the prior registrant; while the opponent is not specific and can be any agency, group, enterprise or individual, including the prior registrant. .
5. Different reasons: the dispute must be raised because the disputed trademark is identical or similar to the trademark of the disputed applicant on the same or similar goods (or services); in addition to the above reasons, the objection also includes violation of Prohibited clauses or other provisions stipulated in the Trademark Law, etc.
6. Different handling agencies: trademark disputes are filed directly with the Trademark Review and Adjudication Board; trademark objections are filed with the Trademark Office. If you are dissatisfied with the Trademark Office's ruling, you may submit a review to the Trademark Review and Adjudication Board within fifteen days of receiving the notice.
Legal basis: "Trademark Law of the People's Republic of China"
Article 2 The Trademark Office of the Industrial and Commercial Administration Department of the State Council is responsible for the national trademark registration and management.
The administrative department for industry and commerce of the State Council shall establish a Trademark Review and Adjudication Committee to handle trademark disputes
Article 15 Without authorization, an agent or representative shall use the agent’s own name to Or the represented person's trademark is registered, and if the agent or the represented person raises an objection, the registration will not be granted and its use will be prohibited.