How to cancel a mark in China, and avoid cancellation

Managing IP Correspondent

September 24, 2012

Brands expanding into China, including a surprising number of basketball players, are finding they need to fight against existing trade mark registrations. Brandy Baker explains how to cancel a mark for non-use

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How to cancel a mark in China, and avoid cancellation

Brands expanding into China, including a surprising number of basketball players, are finding they need to fight against existing trade mark registrations. Brandy Baker explains how to cancel a mark for non-use

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