How long does customs protection of intellectual property last
(i) customs protection of intellectual property is filed for a period of 10 years。
(ii) if the period of legal protection of an intellectual property right is less than 10 years from the date on which it enters into force, the customs protection of that intellectual property right shall remain in effect for the period of effectiveness of the intellectual property right。
(iii) if the intellectual property right was approved or renewed by the general customs administration before 1 day, i. E. Before the application of the amended protection ordinance, the seven-year period of protection shall continue to apply. If the notice is filed before one day, but after another, the extended protection period is 10 years。
Legal basis
Relevant provisions of the regulations of the people's republic of china on customs protection of intellectual property rights
The right holder of intellectual property and its agents (hereinafter referred to as intellectual property rights holders) shall apply to the customs for the seizure of goods suspected of being imported or exported in violation, in accordance with the relevant provisions of this scheme。
Provide that the consignor or agent (hereinafter referred to as the consignor) of the goods imported or exported shall be informed, to a reasonable extent, of the intellectual property status of the goods imported or exported. If the customs requires a declaration of the status of intellectual property rights in the imported or exported goods, the consignor shall, within the time limits set by the customs, submit a true declaration and the relevant supporting documentation to the customs。
Where relevant documents or evidence submitted to customs by the intellectual property owner or the consignor are concerned, the intellectual property owner or the consignor shall make a written statement to the customs。
Customs enforces intellectual property protection and shall maintain the business secrets of the parties concerned, except for information which the customs shall make publicly available in accordance with the law。
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