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The difference between revocation and invalidation of trademark rights
The differences are as follows: 1. Different consequences. The revocable cause occurs after the trademark right is obtained, and the revoked trademark right becomes invalid after revocation. The invalid cause exists when the trademark right is obtained, and the trademark right that is declared invalid is invalid from the beginning. 2. The reasons are different. The reasons for revocation include changing the registered trademark or trademark registration matters by itself; Transfer the registered trademark by itself; Stop using it for three consecutive years; Commodities using registered trademarks are shoddy and shoddy, deceiving consumers. The reasons for invalidation include: lack of absolute conditions for registration; Infringe on prior rights; The registrant violates honest business practices. In the first paragraph of Article 47 of the Trademark Law, a registered trademark that has been declared invalid according to the provisions of Articles 44 and 45 of this Law shall be announced by the Trademark Office, and the exclusive right to use the registered trademark shall be regarded as nonexistent from the beginning.