WHAT 驰名商标 MEANS
What 驰名商标 means
Well-known status is not a general honorary title. It is recognized when needed in a particular administrative or judicial matter and can support broader protection against conflicting marks.
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Why the role matters
Companies should not build marketing around “well-known trademark” status. PRC law restricts use of the designation in advertising and commercial promotion.
CONTEXT
Where you see the term
ContextWhat it means there
Trademark opposition / invalidationWell-known status may be raised to block conflicting marks.
Infringement disputesRecognition may be considered when necessary.
Marketing complianceUse of the label in advertising is restricted.
TRANSLATION NOTE
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Translation note
驰名商标 is “well-known trademark”. It is a case-specific legal protection concept, not a permanent award or certification.
AUTHORITY
Primary legal basis
ILLUSTRATIVE EXAMPLE
Example
A famous foreign mark faces a copycat filing in a different but related category. The owner may seek well-known-mark protection if the statutory conditions are met in that case.
SOURCES AND REVIEW
Primary authorities.
18 Sep 2026
OFFICIAL SOURCESUPPORTSCHECKED
PRC Trademark Law
PRC Trademark Law
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