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Which trademark transfers are invalid?

Currently, trademarks that are no longer needed for use after registration can be transferred to others through trademark transfer. This can not only solve the problem of unused trademarks and make full use of resources, but also bring more choices to trademark buyers. However, there are several issues that need to be paid attention to during the trademark transfer process. Some trademarks cannot be transferred, and some actions are invalid. So, which trademark transfer behaviors are invalid? Let’s go into details.

First, the "Trademark Registration Certificate" is invalid.

Trademark registration is valid for ten years. If the renewal is not renewed, the Trademark Office will make up for it within six months. However, if a trademark has not been renewed within the past six months, the Trademark Office may decide to revoke the trademark and the trademark shall not be transferred.

Two: Changing their trademark names and graphics without authorization

As long as the trademark is successfully registered, all information will be recorded and the trademark owner is not allowed to tamper with it. If it is tampered with without permission, it will not be transferred. , trademarks also have no legal interest.

Three: Privately changing the registered address of the registrant and invalidly transferring the trademark

The names and addresses of many registered trademarks are those submitted by the original trademark owner, so trademark users cannot Change it yourself. If it is changed, the trademark cannot be transferred.

Four: The opposed trademark shall not be transferred.

Many trademarks have their own original market and popularity. If the transferred trademark is easily confused with the original trademark, it will not be accepted.

Five: Only one trademark can be transferred for the same product or similar products

In order to save time, many trademark registrants choose to register several similar trademarks. During the trademark transfer process, a series of trademarks need to be transferred at the same time, otherwise the application will not be approved.

In order to avoid being refused registration by the Trademark Office, those who meet the above conditions should stop trading immediately and wait until the transferor's trademark meets the conditions before transferring the trademark, or choose another trademark to transfer.