Abstract: Trademark revocation means that if a registered trademark has been registered for three years but has not been used, a revocation will be made, thereby causing the other party's unused trademark to be revoked. So does everyone know what the application process is for withdrawing the third trademark? What information is required to apply for trademark withdrawal? Today, let the editor explain to you the process and time of trademark withdrawal. Trademark withdrawal process

1. The applicant submits an application

The applicant for trademark withdrawal submits an "Application for Cancellation of Stopping Use of a Registered Trademark for Three Consecutive Three Years" to the Trademark Office, and A written description of the “non-use” of the trademark.

2. Acceptance by the Trademark Office

After receiving the application for cancellation of a trademark that has not been used for three years, the Trademark Office will issue a "Notice on Providing Evidence of Use of a Registered Trademark" to the trademark registrant. The registrant is required to submit evidence of actual use of the registered trademark within 2 months from the date of receipt of this notification.

3. The registrant submits evidence of use on schedule

After receiving the evidence materials, the Trademark Office will review the evidence and determine the facts. If the review determines that the evidence can prove that the registered trademark has been actually used during the three-year period of registration, a "decision letter that the trademark registration continues to be valid" will be issued. Otherwise, a "decision letter that cancels the trademark registration" will be issued.

4. Submit an application for revocation review

If the registrant and the revocation applicant are dissatisfied with the revocation decision or maintenance decision made by the Trademark Office, they may submit a "revocation review application" to the Trademark Review and Adjudication Board. Withdraw the review application."

Time for trademark revocation

Under normal circumstances, if the applicant submits a trademark revocation application to the Trademark Office, the Trademark Office will wait nine months from the date of accepting the application. A corresponding decision can be made within 3 months. If the case is complicated or the trial time needs to be extended due to other special circumstances, it can be 3 months. Generally speaking, the Trademark Office will review and approve the trademark withdrawal application within twelve months. If the trademark owner fails to provide proof of use within the time limit, the trademark will be revoked.

Documents submitted for trademark revocation

1. Cancellation of application for suspension of use of a registered trademark for three consecutive years (the reason for revocation should be stated).

2. Documents proving the subject’s qualifications confirmed by the applicant’s seal or signature (copy of business license, ID card, etc.); if entrusting a trademark agency to handle the matter, submit a trademark agency power of attorney.

3. If you go directly to the trademark registration hall, submit the original and photocopy of the person in charge of the registration (the original will be returned after comparison).

Trademark revocation review period

When a trademark is revoked, the party concerned will receive the decision of the Trademark Review and Adjudication Board. If the party is dissatisfied with the revocation decision, he or she can receive a notice 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 30 days from the date of receipt of the notice. Therefore, in general, there will be a 15-day review period for trademark revocation. If you are dissatisfied with the review, you can file a lawsuit in the People's Court.