Abstract: Many people are often at a loss when faced with the withdrawal of trademarks. We must provide evidence of trademark use in a timely manner, provide use evidence materials as required within the prescribed period, and conduct adequate and necessary use defenses to avoid The trademark was revoked. However, valid evidence of trademark use is subject to certain conditions. The following will introduce relevant instructions for providing evidence of trademark use to avoid wasted efforts. What are the specific forms of trademark use on designated goods?
1. Attach the trademark to goods, product packaging, containers, labels, etc. by direct affixing, engraving, branding or weaving, or use Attached labels, product manuals, introduction brochures, price lists, etc. to the product.
2. Trademarks are used on transaction documents related to the sale of goods, including use on goods sales contracts, invoices, bills, receipts, commodity import and export inspection and quarantine certificates, customs declaration documents, etc.
3. The trademark is used in radio, television and other media, or published in publicly distributed publications, and the trademark or the goods using the trademark are advertised through billboards, mail advertisements or other advertising methods. publicity.
4. The trademark is used at exhibitions and expositions, including printed materials and other materials using the trademark provided at exhibitions and expositions.
5. Other forms of trademark use that comply with legal provisions.
What are the specific forms of trademark use in designated services?
1. The trademark is directly used in service places, including service introduction brochures, service place signboards, store decorations, Staff clothing, posters, menus, price lists, lottery tickets, office stationery, letterheads and other supplies related to designated services.
2. The trademark is used on documents related to the service, such as invoices, remittance documents, service provision agreements, repair and maintenance certificates, etc.
3. The trademark is used in radio, television and other media, or is published in publicly issued publications, and the trademark or services using the trademark are advertised through billboards, mail advertisements or other advertising methods. publicity.
4. The use of trademarks at exhibitions and expositions includes printed matter and other materials using the trademark provided at exhibitions and expositions.
5. Other forms of trademark use that comply with legal provisions.
Not considered as use of trademarks within the meaning of the "Trademark Law"
1. The following situations are not considered use of trademarks within the meaning of the "Trademark Law":
1. Publication of trademark registration information or a statement by the trademark registrant regarding the exclusive right to its registered trademark.
2. Not used in public commercial fields.
3. Only used as gifts.
4. There is only transfer or licensing but no actual use.
5. Symbolic use only for the purpose of maintaining trademark registration.
2. Submitting only the following evidence will not be regarded as trademark use within the meaning of the Trademark Law:
1. Goods sales contract or agreement or contract for the provision of services.
2. Written testimony.
3. It is difficult to identify whether physical evidence, audio-visual materials, website information, etc. have been modified.
4. Actual objects and replicas.