Basis: Trademark Law of People's Republic of China (PRC) (revised edition 20 19).
Article 40 Where a registered trademark needs to be used continuously after the expiration of its term of validity, the trademark registrant shall go through the renewal procedures in accordance with the provisions within 12 months before the expiration; If it has not been handled during this period, it can be extended for six months. The validity period of each renewal registration is ten years, counting from the day after the last expiration of the trademark. If the renewal formalities are not completed at the expiration of the period, the registered trademark shall be cancelled.
Is there no other remedy after the trademark is cancelled?
The answer is no. Within one year after the trademark is revoked, the applicant may reapply for the trademark.
Basis: Trademark Law of People's Republic of China (PRC) (revised edition 20 19).
Article 50 Where a registered trademark is revoked, declared invalid or not renewed upon expiration, the Trademark Office shall not approve an application for trademark registration that is identical with or similar to its trademark within one year from the date of revocation, invalidation or cancellation.