Frequently Asked Questions

24 2026-10

What kinds of evidence of use must be submitted for the review of a trademark rejection case?

For the review of a trademark rejection, the applicant must submit evidence of continuous use of the trademark from three years before the application date to the date of the rejection, including contracts, invoices, and advertising materials from exhibitions, etc. The applicant should apply for a review within 15 days after receiving the rejection notice. Evidence that is authentic, publicly avai...

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24 2026-10

What is the time limit for reviewing a trademark rejection decision?

After the trademark registration application is rejected, the applicant shall apply for a review within 15 days from the date of receipt of the rejection notice; if the application is not submitted within the time limit, the rejection will take effect. The review requires the submission of reasons and evidence. It is recommended to prepare as soon as possible and not to exceed the time limit.

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24 2026-10

What should I do if someone raises an objection to my trademark during the initial review announcement period?

Objections can be raised within three months of the initial review announcement; the respondent shall respond within a specified time limit and submit evidence of use and differences. If the objections are not well-founded, the registration will be approved; if they are well-founded, the registration will not be granted. It is recommended to entrust a professional lawyer to deal with it actively.

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24 2026-10

How is trademark similarity determined?

When determining whether two trademarks are similar, the principles of overall observation, partial comparison, and isolated comparison should be adopted to assess the likelihood of confusion based on the general attention of the relevant public. If any of the three aspects (sound, form, or meaning) of the trademarks are similar and easily confused, they may be deemed similar. However, partial dif...

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24 2026-10

How can I check whether my trademark has been registered in a similar form?

You can search for trademarks on the comprehensive inquiry system of the China Trademark Office by name, applicant, and classification. Pay special attention to comparing the earlier trademarks in the same or similar groups. When judging similarity, consider the pronunciation, shape, and meaning of the trademark. Self-searching is only for preliminary screening, and it is recommended to conduct pr...

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24 2026-10

After signing the mediation agreement with the Medical Dispute Mediation Committee, can a patient still change their mind and retract their agreement?

After signing the mediation agreement, the agreement generally has contractual effect. If there are major misunderstandings, fraud, coercion, or manifestly unfair situations, the party concerned may request its revocation within one year; once it is confirmed by the judicial authority, it will have enforceable force, and there will be very little room for reconsideration.

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24 2026-10

Does the mediation of the Medical Dispute Mediation Committee have compulsory force?

The mediation agreement of the Medical Mediation Committee itself has no enforceability, and it only becomes enforceable after being confirmed by the court. According to Article 33 of the People's Mediation Law, the parties may jointly apply for confirmation within 30 days after the agreement takes effect, and if one party fails to perform the agreement, they may apply for compulsory enforcement.

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24 2026-10

Does the Medical Mediation Committee charge a fee for mediation?

The Medical Mediation Committee does not charge fees for mediating medical disputes. According to Article 4 of the People's Mediation Law, there are no fees charged for mediating civil disputes. For cases where mediation fails and the parties decide to litigate, the acceptance fees shall be paid in accordance with the "Measures for the Payment of Litigation Costs", and the acceptance fees for case...

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24 2026-10

Who will ultimately bear the cost of the autopsy?

The autopsy expenses shall be prepaid by the applicant first, and the party who shall bear the responsibility shall be determined based on the final determination of responsibility and the court's judgment; if the medical party is found to be at fault, the relevant expenses shall usually be borne by the medical institution, subject to the effective judgment.

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24 2026-10

Is it necessary to conduct an autopsy first in the case of medical disputes?

In medical disputes, autopsies are not mandatory, but only required when the patient dies and there are disputes over the cause of death. Even without an autopsy, patients can still assert their rights based on medical malpractice, and the cases will be handled in accordance with the 48-hour and 7-day storage rules stipulated in the "Regulations on the Prevention and Handling of Medical Disputes".

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24 2026-10

Can family members appeal against the autopsy conclusion if they disagree with it?

If you disagree with the conclusion of the autopsy, you can apply for a supplementary or re-autopsy after receiving the appraisal opinion; according to the "Regulations on the Prevention and Handling of Medical Disputes", if there are objections to the cause of death, an autopsy should be conducted within 48 hours, and the frozen storage period can be extended to 7 days. The objections must be sub...

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24 2026-10

After the autopsy is completed, how long will it take to retrieve the body?

After the autopsy is completed, the family can usually retrieve the body within a few days, with the time limit subject to local regulations. The autopsy must be conducted within 48 hours after death (with the time extended to 7 days if the body is frozen) and with the consent of the next of kin. Even without an autopsy, the family can still seek legal protection against procedural damages.

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24 2026-10

Is it necessary to conduct a tender for construction projects?

Not all projects require bidding: only projects related to public interest and safety, using state-owned funds or foreign aid loans, and with a construction budget of over 4 million yuan, a cargo budget of over 2 million yuan, or a service budget of over 1 million yuan are subject to mandatory bidding. Private self-funded projects are generally not subject to such requirements.

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24 2026-10

Can I ask the general contractor to advance the unpaid wages for the project first?

Workers can legally demand that the general contractor pay off the unpaid wages first: the subcontractors' unpaid wages shall be paid off by the general contractor first and then recovered; the employer who violates the law of subcontracting shall be responsible for the unpaid wages within the scope of the unpaid wages, and this is a statutory obligation rather than a voluntary advance payment.

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24 2026-10

Who should the migrant workers turn to if the contractors default on their wages?

If the contractor defaults on the wages of migrant workers, they can claim against the contractor, the general contractor, and the employer: the general contractor shall first pay off the unpaid wages to the subcontractors, and the employer shall bear responsibility within the scope of the unpaid wages if the subcontracting is illegal. They can also file a complaint or initiate arbitration.

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