The exclusive right to use a trademark can be pledged. According to the relevant provisions of China's Civil Code, those who have the right to dispose of the transferable intellectual property rights such as the exclusive right to use a registered trademark, patent right and copyright can pledge the aforementioned rights according to law.

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Article 440th of the Civil Code of People's Republic of China (PRC)

The following rights that the debtor or a third party has the right to dispose of may be pledged:

(1) Bills of exchange, promissory notes and checks.

(2) Bonds and certificates of deposit.

(3) Warehouse receipts and bills of lading;

(4) Transferable fund shares and equity;

(5) Transferable intellectual property rights such as the exclusive right to use a registered trademark, patent right and copyright;

(6) Existing and future accounts receivable;

(7) Other property rights that can be pledged according to laws and administrative regulations.