I believe many people have a deep understanding of how important trademark registration is. Although it is very different from a brand, the editor believes that it is an indispensable part of brand formation. Many friends still have misunderstandings about trademark registration. They think that once a trademark is registered, it will be valid forever, and there is no need to worry about it expiring or what will happen to it. But is it really so?

I believe many people have a deep understanding of how important trademark registration is. Although it is very different from a brand, the editor believes that it is an indispensable part of brand formation. Many friends still have misunderstandings about trademark registration. They think that once a trademark is registered, it will be valid forever, and there is no need to worry about it expiring or what will happen to it. But is it really so?

In fact, everyone must clearly understand that a registered trademark has a certain validity period. The "Trademark Law" stipulates that a registered trademark is valid for ten years. If a registered trademark expires and needs to be continued to be used, the renewal procedures must be completed in accordance with regulations within twelve months before expiration. If the application cannot be processed during this period, you can apply for renewal within the six-month extension period after the expiration, but you must pay the renewal registration delay fee. If no renewal application is submitted after the extension period expires, the Trademark Office will cancel the registered trademark.

Although our country has implemented indefinite protection for its own registered trademarks many years ago, such a problem has arisen. Some registered trademarks have long been deactivated, but they are considered valid registered trademarks in the trademark registration book. , and this affects the approval of new applications for registered trademarks, so that registered trademarks are no longer protected indefinitely. We should also note that foreign trademarks are also valid for ten years.

Everyone already knows that a registered trademark will expire. If you want to continue to use it, you need to go through the renewal procedures within the specified time. So how should you go about it? There are two ways for you to choose:

1. Submit the application materials in person at the acceptance window of the trademark registration hall;

2. Entrust a trademark agency to go to the Trademark Office to handle the application.

No matter which of the above situations, you need to prepare the following materials when applying for renewal:

1. "Application for Trademark Renewal Registration";

2. A copy of the applicant’s subject qualification certificate (requires seal or signature for confirmation);

3. A copy of the trademark registration certificate;

4. If the application document is If it is in a foreign language, a Chinese translation signed and confirmed by the translation agency or agency should also be provided.

5. If you entrust a trademark agency to handle the matter, you must also submit the "Agency Letter" and the identity card and copy of the person in charge.

After preparing the above information, go to the trademark registration hall to submit the application information and pay the renewal fee. If an application for registration renewal is submitted during the grace period, a delay fee will be required.

Everyone should keep in mind that don’t naively think that a trademark will be valid forever after registration. It will expire and is valid for ten years. Therefore, if you want to continue to use the trademark, you must do so within the validity period. Or apply for renewal within the extension period, otherwise the trademark will be cancelled

Domestic trademark registration fees and trademark registration information