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What are the basic procedures for trademark opposition?

According to Article 35 of the Trademark Law, if an objection is raised against a trademark that has been initially approved and announced, the Trademark Office shall listen to the facts and reasons stated by the opponent and the opposed party, and after investigation and verification, the Trademark Office shall issue the decision since the announcement. A decision on whether to approve registration shall be made within twelve months from the expiration date, and the opponent and the objected party shall be notified in writing. If there are special circumstances that require an extension, it can be extended for six months with the approval of the industrial and commercial administration department of the State Council. If the Trademark Office makes a decision to approve registration, it will issue a trademark registration certificate and make an announcement. If the opponent is dissatisfied, he may request the Trademark Review and Adjudication Board to declare the registered trademark invalid in accordance with the provisions of Articles 44 and 45 of this Law. If the Trademark Office makes a decision not to register and the opponent is dissatisfied, he or she may apply to the Trademark Review and Adjudication Board for review within fifteen days from the date of receipt of the notice. The Trademark Review and Adjudication Board shall make a review decision within twelve months from the date of receipt of the application, and notify the opponent and the opposed party in writing. If there are special circumstances that require an extension, it can be extended for six months with the approval of the industrial and commercial administration department of the State Council. If the opposed party is dissatisfied with the decision of the Trademark Review and Adjudication Board, it may file a lawsuit with the People's Court within thirty days from the date of receipt of the notice. The people's court shall notify the opponent to participate in the litigation as a third party. During the review process in accordance with the provisions of the preceding paragraph, the Trademark Review and Adjudication Board may suspend the review if the determination of the prior rights involved must be based on the results of another case that is being heard by the people's court or is being handled by the administrative agency. After the reasons for the suspension are eliminated, the review process should be resumed.