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Can trademark rights be renewed indefinitely and permanently?

Trademark rights can be renewed indefinitely. However, the period for each application for extension shall not exceed 10 years. According to relevant legal provisions, registered trademark rights holders should go to the local Trademark Office with relevant certification materials within twelve months before the expiration of the registered trademark protection period, and go through the renewal procedures in accordance with relevant legal procedures. If the application cannot be processed within this period, a six-month grace period may be granted.

Legal basis

Article 39 of the "Trademark Law of the People's Republic of China"

The validity period of a registered trademark is ten years. Calculated from the date.

Article 40

If a registered trademark expires and needs to be continued to be used, the trademark registrant shall go through the renewal procedures in accordance with the regulations within twelve months before the expiration; here If the application cannot be processed within the period, a six-month extension period can be given. Each renewal of registration is valid for ten years, starting from the day after the expiration of the previous term of validity of the trademark. If renewal procedures are not completed upon expiration, the registered trademark will be cancelled.

The Trademark Office shall announce the renewal of registered trademarks.