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Can the trademark be used during the application period?

Legal analysis: Trademarks can be used in the application process. But it is generally not protected by law. Moreover, it is illegal to sell goods with registered trademarks in the market without registration according to laws and administrative regulations, and the relevant departments should impose corresponding administrative penalties on them. If it constitutes a crime, criminal responsibility shall be investigated according to law.

legal basis: article 6 of the trademark law of the people's Republic of China, where a registered trademark is required by laws and administrative regulations, a trademark registration must be applied for, and those that have not been approved for registration shall not be sold in the market. Article 48 The use of trademarks as mentioned in this Law refers to the use of trademarks in commodities, commodity packages or containers and commodity trading documents, or in advertising, exhibitions and other commercial activities to identify the source of commodities. Article 53 Anyone who violates the provisions of the fifth paragraph of Article 14 of this Law shall be ordered by the local administrative department for industry and commerce to make corrections and be fined 1, yuan.