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Can trademark rights be inherited?
Of course. If a trademark registrant dies within the validity period of a trademark, his successor shall promptly report to the Trademark Office, change the trademark registration, change the name of the registrant, and become a new registrant, that is, inherit the trademark right. It also has the right to transfer the exclusive right to use a trademark, license others to use it through a trademark license contract and collect royalties. When the exclusive right to use a registered trademark is infringed, the infringer may also be required to stop the infringement and compensate for the losses. The successor inherits the exclusive right to use a trademark within the validity period of the trademark. Upon expiration of the registration period, the successor may apply for renewal and continue to enjoy exclusive rights. If the successor fails to apply for renewal, he will lose the exclusive right to use the registered trademark.

Legal basis:

People's Republic of China (PRC) Civil Code

Article 123 After the beginning of inheritance, it shall be handled according to legal inheritance; If there is a will, it shall be inherited or bequeathed according to the will; If there is a legacy support agreement, it shall be handled in accordance with the agreement.

Article 143 A will made by a person without or with limited capacity for civil conduct is invalid.

A will must express the true meaning of the testator, and a will made by fraud or coercion is invalid.

Forged wills are invalid.

If the will is tampered with, the tampered contents are invalid.

Article 144 Where there are obligations attached to the inheritance or bequest of a will, the successor or legatee shall perform the obligations. If the person subjected to execution fails to perform his obligations without justifiable reasons, the people's court may, at the request of interested parties or relevant organizations, revoke his right to inherit part of the estate.