{"id":6532,"date":"2025-01-06T11:52:41","date_gmt":"2025-01-06T03:52:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.accoladeip.com\/ca\/?page_id=6532"},"modified":"2025-01-07T15:11:29","modified_gmt":"2025-01-07T07:11:29","slug":"protect-your-trademark-prevent-non-use-cancellations","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.accoladeip.com\/ca\/en\/protect-your-trademark-prevent-non-use-cancellations\/","title":{"rendered":"Protect Your Trademark: Prevent Non-Use Cancellations"},"content":{"rendered":"
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    Protect Your Trademark: Prevent Non-Use Cancellations<\/h2>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t
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      \n\t\t\t\t\t\tUnderstanding Trademark Non-Use Cancellations\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/h1>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
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      A trademark can be vulnerable to cancellation if it is not actively used in commerce. Competitors may file for non-use cancellations after 3 or 5 years of inactivity. If you cannot provide evidence of use, your trademark registration will be cancelled.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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      \n\t\t\t\t\t\tOur Solution: Proactive Trademark Refiling\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/h1>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
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      We offer a service to refile your trademark before the non-use cancellation deadline. This ensures continuous protection of your brand and keeps your trademark rights intact*.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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      3 or 5 -Year Non-Use Cancellation:<\/strong> Jurisdictions with a 3 or 5-year non-use period require that the trademark be used in commerce within three or five years from the registration date. If not, it becomes vulnerable to cancellation.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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      • Consultation:<\/strong>
        \nDiscuss your trademark status and non-use concerns with our experts.<\/li>\n
      • Assessment:<\/strong>
        \nWe evaluate the need for refiling based on the upcoming deadlines.<\/li>\n
      • Refiling:<\/strong>
        \nOur team handles the entire refiling process efficiently and accurately.<\/li>\n
      • Confirmation:<\/strong>
        \nReceive confirmation of your newly filed trademark, ensuring ongoing protection.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
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        • Continuous Trademark Protection:<\/strong>
          \nPrevents gaps in trademark protection.<\/li>\n
        • Risk Mitigation:<\/strong>
          \nReduces the risk of losing your trademark due to non-use.<\/li>\n
        • Peace of Mind:<\/strong>
          \nEnsures compliance with trademark regulations without the stress of proving use.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
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          Losing your trademark can lead to:<\/h3>\n
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          • Loss of brand identity<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n
          • Increased risk of brand imitation<\/li>\n
          • Legal complications and additional costs<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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            Jurisdiction<\/span><\/th>Non-Use Period <\/span><\/th>Suggested Refiling Time<\/span><\/th>1st Class Fee (HKD) <\/span><\/th>Extra Class Fee (HKD) <\/span><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
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            Hong Kong <\/td>3 years <\/td>2.5 years after registration <\/td>2,500 <\/td>1,500 <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
            China<\/td>3 years<\/td>2.5 years after registration<\/td>2,000<\/td>2,000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
            Macau* <\/td>3 years <\/td>2.5 years after registration<\/td>2,800<\/td>2,800<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
            Taiwan<\/td>3 years <\/td>2.5 years after registration <\/td>4,500 <\/td>3,500<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
            Japan <\/td>3 years<\/td>2.5 years after registration <\/td>9,500 <\/td>7,500<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
            South Korea <\/td>3 years <\/td>2.5 years after registration <\/td>6,800<\/td>6,800<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
            Philippines <\/td>3 years <\/td>2.5 years after registration<\/td>4,500 <\/td>4,000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
            5 years <\/td>4.5 years after registration<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
            Malaysia <\/td>3 years <\/td>2.5 years after registration <\/td>6,800 <\/td>6,800 <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
            Singapore<\/td>5 years <\/td>4.5 years after registration<\/td>4,000<\/td>4,000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
            Thailand<\/td>3 years<\/td>2.5 years after registration <\/td>9,500<\/td>8,500 <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
            Vietnam <\/td>5 years <\/td>4.5 years after registration<\/td>5,500<\/td>3,500<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
            Australia <\/td>3 years<\/td>2.5 years after registration<\/td>4,000 <\/td>4,000 <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
            New Zealand <\/td>3 years<\/td>2.5 years after registration<\/td>3,500 <\/td>2,500<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
            European Union<\/td>5 years<\/td>4.5 years after registration <\/td>11,500 <\/td>1,000 <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
            United Kingdom<\/td>5 years<\/td>4.5 years after registration<\/td>5,500 <\/td>4,500 <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
            United States <\/td>5-6 years <\/td>5.5 years after registration <\/td>6,500<\/td>4,500<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
            Cambodia <\/td>5 years<\/td>4.5 years after registration <\/td>6,000 <\/td>6,000 <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
            Mexico<\/td>3 years<\/td>2.5 years after registration <\/td>6,800<\/td>5,800<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
            Argentina <\/td>5 years<\/td>4.5 years after registration <\/td>7,500 <\/td>6,500<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>
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            * Please note that it is the examiner\u2019s discretion to approve your refiling mark.<\/p>\n

            * POA notarization fee costs extra.<\/p>\n

            * EU Trademark: 3rd or each additional class will cost HKD 2,000. <\/p>\n

            * For other jurisdictions, please send us a message. <\/p>\n

            * Note: This leaflet is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

            A trademark can be vulnerable to cancellation if it is not actively used in commerce. Competitors may file for non-use cancellations after 3 or 5 years of inactivity. If you cannot provide evidence of use, your trademark registration will be cancelled.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":10,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-6532","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry","post"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.accoladeip.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/6532","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.accoladeip.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.accoladeip.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.accoladeip.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/10"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.accoladeip.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=6532"}],"version-history":[{"count":50,"href":"https:\/\/www.accoladeip.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/6532\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":6795,"href":"https:\/\/www.accoladeip.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/6532\/revisions\/6795"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.accoladeip.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=6532"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}