the validity of a registered trademark in China is 1 years. Then, is it true that all registered trademarks will expire after 1 years, and the exclusive right to use trademarks will not be protected by law? In this regard, Article 24 of China's Trademark Law has made clear and specific provisions: "If a registrant needs to continue to use it after its expiration, it shall apply for renewal of registration within 6 months before its expiration; Failing to file an application within this period, a six-month grace period may be granted. If no application has been made for the extension period, its registered trademark will be cancelled. " "Each renewal registration is valid for 1 years."
From this law, we can see that if a registered trademark owner needs to continue to use the registered trademark after the expiration, he should apply for renewal within six months before the expiration. If he fails to apply for renewal within this period under special circumstances, he can also enjoy a six-month grace period. The validity period of each renewal is 1 years. As long as the trademark owner thinks it is necessary, he can apply for renewal countless times, so he can use the registered trademark for a long time and protect the established trademark reputation for a long time, especially for those well-known trademarks.