Recently, the China National Intellectual Property Administration (CNIPA) issued Ruling No. [2025] 0000132772 regarding the invalidation request for Trademark No. 61628116, "美年美好" (Meinian Meihao), officially declaring the disputed trademark invalid. Tangsong Yongxin Intellectual Property (T&C), acting as the entrusted agent, secured a victory for the client through professional enforcement capabilities and rigorous legal argumentation, effectively safeguarding the client's exclusive trademark rights and market brand equity.
Case Background
The disputed trademark was applied for by the respondent in December 2021 and approved in June 2022 for use on Class 10 goods, including "medical pads, massage apparatus, and orthopedic belts."
The client asserted that:
- The disputed mark is confusingly similar to several of its prior registered "美年" (Meinian) series trademarks.
- The respondent, operating in the same medical and health sector, demonstrated clear bad faith by imitating existing marks and applying for multiple related similar trademarks.
In June 2024, the client officially entrusted T&C to file an invalidation request with the CNIPA.
Strategy and Execution
Upon acceptance, T&C assembled a specialized enforcement team to develop a precise strategy focusing on:
- Ownership Verification: Streamlining the status of cited trademarks.
- Similarity Analysis: Conducting a deep dive into product categories and visual/phonetic similarities.
- Evidence Chain: Compiling comprehensive documentation of the client's trademark registrations, brand usage, and market reputation to form a solid legal foundation.
The Ruling
Following a comprehensive review, the CNIPA found that:
- The client's cited trademarks were registered prior to the disputed mark's application date. The goods covered are identical or similar in nature.
- The disputed mark and the core cited marks are similar in text composition and pronunciation.
- Coexistence in the market would likely cause public confusion regarding the source of the goods.
- Consequently, per Articles 30 and 45 of the Trademark Law, the CNIPA ruled to invalidate Trademark No. 61628116.
Professional Excellence
The successful conclusion of this case further demonstrates T&C’s expertise in trademark administrative enforcement. Since its inception, T&C has been deeply involved in full-chain IP services—including registration, opposition, invalidation, and refusal appeals. By accurately identifying administrative review focal points, T&C provides clients with customized, actionable solutions for IP protection and rights confirmation.
