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What should I do if the trademark is objected?
Method for objecting a trademark: After receiving the notice of objection, the registrant can make a well-reasoned reply in view of the reasons put forward by the objector, and strive for successful registration. If the Trademark Office decides not to register after receiving the reply, and the objector refuses to accept it, it may apply to the Trademark Review and Adjudication Board for reexamination within 15 days from the date of receiving the notice.

if an objection is raised to the trademark announced after preliminary examination and approval according to Article 35 of the Trademark Law of the People's Republic of China

, the Trademark Office shall listen to the facts and reasons stated by the objector and the objector, and after investigation and verification, make a decision on whether to approve the registration within 12 months from the date of expiration of the announcement, and notify the objector and the objector in writing. There are special circumstances that need to be extended, which can be extended for six months with the approval of the administrative department for industry and commerce of the State Council.

if the trademark office decides not to register, and the objector refuses to accept it, it 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 reexamination decision within 12 months from the date of receiving the application, and notify the objector and the objector in writing. There are special circumstances that need to be extended, which can be extended for six months with the approval of the administrative department for industry and commerce of the State Council. If the objector refuses to accept the decision of the Trademark Review and Adjudication Board, he may bring a suit in a people's court within 3 days from the date of receiving the notice. The people's court shall notify the dissenter to participate in the proceedings as a third party.