Similar trademarks refer to trademarks that are similar in text, graphics or sound to a registered trademark and can cause confusion or misunderstanding among consumers. Using a trademark that is similar to the trademark without the permission of the trademark registrant is an infringement of the exclusive right to use the trademark.

Legal Basis

Article 57 of the Trademark Law of the People's Republic of China

Anyone who commits any of the following acts shall be deemed to have infringed upon the registration. Exclusive right to trademark:

(1) Using the same trademark as the registered trademark on the same product without the permission of the trademark registrant;

(2) Without trademark registration Use a trademark that is similar to its registered trademark on the same goods, or use a trademark that is the same or similar to its registered trademark on similar goods, which is likely to cause confusion.