File A Cancellation Action

File a China Trademark Cancellation

A trademark cancellation is a legal procedure that allows any party to request the China National Intellectual Property Administration (CNIPA) to remove a registered trademark from the register. The purpose of a cancellation is to maintain fairness and integrity in the trademark register by ensuring that only trademarks that are lawfully registered and genuinely used remain valid.

Types of Trademark Cancellations in China

There are generally three common types of cancellation requests in China:

• Non-use for three consecutive years — filed against trademarks not used for three continuous years after registration.
• Improper registration — filed against marks registered by deceptive or unfair means.
• Generic or misleading use — filed when a trademark has become a generic term or misleads consumers.

How long for a China Trademark Cancellation Proceedings

The whole process usually takes 9–12 months. If a party disagrees with the decision, they may file an appeal to the CNIPA Reexamination and Adjudication Board or further to the Beijing Intellectual Property Court. Should you have any further query, you are warmly welcomed to contact Tannet through visiting https://tannet-group.net/ or calling at 0086-755-82143512/13430931067.