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What is the trademark objection process?
legal subjectivity:

The process of trademark objection is as follows: Step 1, the objector raises an objection. In the second step, the Trademark Office will listen to the facts and reasons stated by the objector and the objector, and then conduct investigation and verification. The third step is to make a decision on whether to approve the registration and notify all parties. Legal objectivity:

Article 35 of the Trademark Law of the People's Republic of China

If an objection is raised to a trademark announced after preliminary examination and approval, the Trademark Office shall listen to the facts and reasons stated by the objector and the objector, and after investigation and verification, make a decision on whether to approve the registration within 12 months from the date of expiration of the announcement, and notify the objector and the objector in writing. There are special circumstances that need to be extended, which can be extended for six months with the approval of the administrative department for industry and commerce of the State Council.

if the trademark office decides to approve the registration, it shall issue a trademark registration certificate and make an announcement. If the objector refuses to accept it, 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 decides not to register, and the objector refuses to accept it, it may apply to the Trademark Review and Adjudication Board for reexamination within 15 days from the date of receiving the notice. The Trademark Review and Adjudication Board shall make a reexamination decision within 12 months from the date of receiving the application, and notify the objector and the objector in writing. There are special circumstances that need to be extended, which can be extended for six months with the approval of the administrative department for industry and commerce of the State Council.