The time required for trademark rejection review is generally nine months. However, if there are special circumstances, it can be extended for another three months with the approval of the industrial and commercial administration department of the State Council in accordance with the law. The examination period shall be calculated from the date when the Trademark Review and Adjudication Board receives the party's application.

Legal Basis

Article 34 of the Trademark Law of the People's Republic of China

For trademarks that reject applications and refuse to be announced, the trademark The Office shall notify the trademark registration applicant in writing. If the trademark registration applicant is dissatisfied, he 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 decision within nine months from the date of receipt of the application and notify the applicant in writing. If there are special circumstances that require an extension, it can be extended for three months with the approval of the industrial and commercial administration department of the State Council. If the party concerned 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.

Article 36

Upon expiration of the statutory period, the party shall not apply for review of the decision of the Trademark Office to reject the application or the decision not to register, or the review of the Trademark Review and Adjudication Board If it is decided not to file a lawsuit in the People's Court, the decision to reject the application, deny registration or review decision shall take effect.