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Brief introduction of trademark invalidation system
Legal analysis: briefly describe the trademark invalidation system: 1, absolute situation. If a registered trademark does not have visibility, distinctiveness and legitimacy, it may be declared invalid. In addition, "obtaining registration by deception or other improper means" is also a reason why the trademark is invalid. 2. Relative situation. The trademark right conflicts with the rights previously obtained or other legitimate rights and interests. In violation of the provisions of the Trademark Law, within five years from the date of trademark registration, the prior obligee or interested party may request the Trademark Review and Adjudication Board to declare the registered trademark invalid. Specifically, the same or similar, different or different trademarks are plagiarism, imitation and translation of well-known trademarks. Malicious registration of other people's trademarks, misleading geographical indications, identical trademark registration applications, conflict with prior rights of others, and malicious cybersquatting.

Legal basis: Article 44 of the Trademark Law of People's Republic of China (PRC) violates the provisions of Article 4, Article 10, Article 11, Article 12 and Paragraph 4 of Article 19 of this Law, or is registered by fraudulent means, the Trademark Office shall declare the registered trademark invalid; Other units or individuals may request the Trademark Review and Adjudication Board to declare the registered trademark invalid. When the Trademark Office decides to declare a registered trademark invalid, it shall notify the parties concerned in writing. If a party refuses to accept the decision of the Trademark Office, he may apply to the Trademark Review and Adjudication Board for reexamination within 15 days from the date of receiving the notice. The Trademark Review and Adjudication Board shall make a decision within nine months from the date of receiving the application and notify the parties in writing. There are special circumstances that need to be extended, which can be extended for three months with the approval of the administrative department for industry and commerce of the State Council. If a party refuses to accept the decision of the Trademark Review and Adjudication Board, he may bring a suit in a people's court within 30 days from the date of receiving the notice. Where any other entity or individual requests the Trademark Review and Adjudication Board to declare a registered trademark invalid, the Trademark Review and Adjudication Board shall notify the parties concerned in writing after receiving the application and file a reply within a time limit. The Trademark Review and Adjudication Board shall, within nine months from the date of receiving the application, decide to maintain the registered trademark or declare it invalid, and notify the parties concerned in writing. There are special circumstances that need to be extended, which can be extended for three months with the approval of the administrative department for industry and commerce of the State Council. If a party refuses to accept the ruling of the Trademark Review and Adjudication Board, he may bring a lawsuit to the people's court within 30 days from the date of receiving the notice. The people's court shall notify the other party to the trademark adjudication procedure to participate in the proceedings as a third party.