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The trademark was opposed during the publicity period

Based on the actual situation, if the trademark enters the announcement period and is opposed, the trademark may not be rejected. According to relevant legal provisions, after investigation and verification by the Trademark Office, a decision will be made within twelve months from the expiration of the announcement period. Decision on whether to grant registration shall be made, and the opponent and the objected party shall be notified in writing. Therefore, whether it will be rejected will be determined by the Trademark Office based on the actual situation and relevant legal regulations.

Relevant laws stipulate the "Trademark Law of the People's Republic of China"

Article 35 If an objection is raised against a trademark that has been initially approved and announced, the Trademark Office shall hear the objection and the objection The opponent shall state the facts and reasons, and after investigation and verification, make a decision on whether to approve registration within twelve months from the expiration of the announcement period, and notify the opponent and the opponent 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.