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What does a well-known trademark mean?
Legal analysis: Well-known trademark is a proprietary legal concept, which refers to a trademark that enjoys a high reputation in the market, is well known to the relevant public and has strong competitiveness. China's well-known trademark is officially recognized by the Trademark Office of China's State Administration for Industry and Commerce, the Trademark Review and Adjudication Board of China Administration for Industry and Commerce and the people's court, which is widely known to the public and enjoys a high reputation in China.

Legal basis: Article 14 of the Trademark Law of People's Republic of China (PRC) shall, at the request of the parties concerned, identify well-known trademarks as facts that need to be identified in handling trademark cases. The following factors should be considered when identifying a well-known trademark: (1) the awareness of the trademark by the relevant public; (2) the term of use of the trademark; (3) the duration, degree and geographical scope of any publicity work of the trademark; (4) The record that the trademark is protected as a well-known trademark; (5) Other factors that make the trademark famous. In the process of trademark registration examination and investigation by the administrative department for industry and commerce, if the parties claim their rights in accordance with the provisions of Article 13 of this Law, the Trademark Office may, according to the needs of examination and handling of the case, make a determination on the well-known situation of the trademark. In the process of handling trademark disputes, if the parties claim their rights in accordance with the provisions of Article 13 of this Law, the Trademark Review and Adjudication Board may, according to the needs of handling cases, make a determination on the well-known trademark. In the process of trying trademark civil and administrative cases, if the parties claim their rights in accordance with the provisions of Article 13 of this Law, the people's court designated by the Supreme People's Court may, according to the needs of trying the case, determine the well-known trademark. Producers and business operators shall not use the words "well-known trademarks" on commodities, commodity packages or containers, or in advertising, exhibitions and other commercial activities.