What is Non-use Cancellation (NUC)?
If the registered trademark has not been used without any justifiable reason for three (3) consecutive years (five (5) years in some jurisdictions), anyone can request a cancellation against the registration based on non-use.
Why Non-use Cancellation (NUC)?
Prior registrations may block your trade mark applications. You may considering filing non-use cancellation (NUC) as an attempt to remove obstacles.
For more information, please contact our trade mark consultant
| Jurisdiction | Quotation (1st Round) | Remarks |
| China | HK$3,800 | Evidence provided by Respondent |
| Japan | HK$11,800 | |
| South Korea | HK$8,800 | |
| EU | HK$9,800 | |
| Canada | HK$7,800 | |
| India | HK$5,800 |
| Jurisdiction | Quotation (1st Round) | Remarks |
| Hong Kong | Investigation HK$6,800 Cancellation HK$7,800 | Evidence provided by Applicant |
| Taiwan | HK$12,000 | |
| United States | HK$12,000 | |
| Vietnam | HK$5,800 | |
| Thailand | HK$6,800 |
If no reply is filed by the owner, the mark will be automatically revoked.
Revocation on the grounds of non-use can be filed after five (5) years of registration in India.
A petition for cancellation of a trademark registration on the grounds of nonuse may be filed at any time in US. Non use for three (3) consecutive years shall be prima facie evidence of abandonment.