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Is the trademark licensed by the trademark registrant infringing?
Not necessarily, it depends on the specific situation.

1, general license: there can be multiple users.

That is, the licensor allows the licensee to use the registered trademark under the contract within the specified geographical scope. At the same time, Licensor reserves the right to use the registered trademark in this area and grants the right to use the registered trademark to a third party.

In this case, the original obligee can choose more than one licensee. If the registered trademark involved in the contract is used by a third party without authorization, the licensee may not sue the infringer in its own name, but only inform the licensor of the relevant information, and the licensor will take necessary measures against the infringement.

2. Exclusive license: it can resist the exclusive use of the trademark owner.

That is, within the specified geographical scope, the licensee enjoys the exclusive right to use the registered trademark authorized. Licensor shall not license the same trademark to a third party, nor shall licensor use the trademark in the territory.

In this case, even with the permission of the trademark registrant, it is illegal.

3. Exclusive license: the parallel use of the trademark owner and the licensee.

In this case, in addition to the licensor giving the licensee the right to use its registered trademark, the licensee can also enjoy the right to exclude the use of the third party. That is, the licensor may not license the same to any third party, but the licensor reserves the right to use the same registered trademark. The exclusive license only excludes third parties from using the trademark in this area.

In this case, even with the permission of the trademark registrant, it is illegal.