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What are the trademark opposition applications?

The conditions for trademark opposition application are:

1. The applicant is qualified;

2. There are specific reasons and facts for the objection. That is, the trademark being opposed does not fall within the scope of registration and does not meet the registration conditions;

3. File an opposition application within the opposition period;

4. Other conditions.

Legal Basis

Article 33 of the Trademark Law of the People's Republic of China

For trademarks that have been initially approved and announced, the Within three months from the date of the violation, the prior right holder or interested party believes that the violation of paragraphs 2 and 3 of Article 13, Article 15, Paragraph 1 of Article 16, Article 30 and Article 3 of this Law has been violated. Article 11, Article 32, or any person who believes that there is a violation of the provisions of Article 4, Article 10, Article 11, Article 12 or Article 19, paragraph 4 of this Law may file a trademark The Bureau objected. If there is no objection at the expiration of the announcement period, the registration will be approved, a trademark registration certificate will be issued, and the announcement will be made.

Article 35

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 person being opposed, and after investigation and verification, make a decision on its own. A decision on whether to approve registration shall be made within twelve months from the expiration of the announcement period, 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.