Filing an application for invalidation to the Trademark Office: Prepare relevant evidence to explain why the registered trademark does not meet the registration conditions.
Collect evidence: including evidence to prove their prior use, popularity, etc., to support invalid applications.
To prove your prior use, consider the following ways:
1.Contract and instrument
2.Advertising material
3.Product packaging and label
4.Sales record
5.Media report
The procedure for filing an application for invalidation as follows:
1.Prepare materials: including application form, evidence, etc.
2.Submit an application: You can submit it online through the official website of the Trademark Office
3.Trademark Office review: The Trademark Office reviews the application and decides whether to accept it.
4.Reply by notification: the respondent shall reply within the prescribed time.
5.Hearing and ruling: The Trademark Office will hear the materials submitted by both parties and make a ruling of invalidation.
How long does it take to cancel a trademark ?
The entire process of filing an invalidation application usually takes around 9-12 months
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