How to apply for trademark extension?

The method of applying for extension of trademark validity: within 12 months before the expiration of trademark validity, and within 18 months at the latest, the trademark registrant has the right to submit relevant materials to the trademark office for extension. After examination, the Trademark Office shall issue a new Trademark Registration Certificate if it confirms that it meets the conditions for renewal.

legal ground

Article 39 of the Trademark Law of People's Republic of China (PRC) shall be valid for ten years, counting from the date of approval of registration. 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. The Trademark Office shall announce the renewed registered trademark.