The trademark between Taiwan and China
Taiwan | China | ||
1 | Applicant eligibility | Any natural person, legal entity, organization, government institution | Any natural person, legal entity or other organization |
2 | Trademark type | Consist of words, designs, symbols, colors, three-dimensional shapes, motions, holograms, sounds, or any combination thereof | Consist of words, designs, letters of an alphabet, numerals, three-dimensional symbols, combinations of colors, sounds, or any combination thereof |
3 | Censorship | Examination | Examination |
4 | Period of validity | 10 years from the date of publication of registration | 10 years from the date of approval of the registration |
5 | Renewal | A request for renewal of the trademark right shall be made, and the renewal fee paid, within six months before the expiry of the period of the trademark right | Same as left |
6 | Use of regulation | The registration of a trademark will be revoked if the trademark has not yet been put to use or such use has been suspended for a continuous period of not less than three years without proper reasons for non-use, unless the trademark has been put to use by a licensee | Same as left |
7 | Infringement remedy | Litigation with the court |
Not only litigation with the court, but also prepare infringement evidence to file a complaint to Industry and commerce administrative department |