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Frequently Asked Questions About Trademark
1.What is a Trademark?
2.Why do I need a Trademark?
3.When should i get a trademark?
4.What is the type of trademark?
5.What trademarks are registrable?
6.What trademarks are unregistrable?
7.What trademarks are prohibited?
8.What factors shall influence the recognition of a well-known trademark?
9.How are goods classified in China?
10.What is the priority?
11.What is the system of the Chinese trademark application?
12.When the trademark application will be published?
13.What is the term of a trademark registration in China?
14.What is the Scope of Protection of a registered trademark in China?
15.What are the useful options when a mark application is rejected?
16.Whether is there an opposition after the publication date in China?
17.How to mark a registered trademark in the goods in China?
18.What is the non-use cancellation system in China?

 

13.What is the term of a trademark registration in China?
  The valid term of a trademark registration in China is 10 years from the date of registration. The term can be renewed indefinitely, each time for ten years, but an application for renewal must be filed with TMO within six months before the expiration date. After the expiration date, a request for renewal will still be accepted by paying an extra fee, but the request must be filed within six months after the expiration date.