Notice of Rejection of Application for Trademark Registration Related to “DEEPSEEK” Grabbing

Recently, the DeepSeek artificial intelligence large model developed by Hangzhou Shendu Qiusuo Artificial Intelligence Basic Technology Research Co., Ltd. has attracted widespread attention globally. Some enterprises and natural persons have submitted trademark registration applications to the China Trademark Office of the National Intellectual Property Administration using the widely known artificial intelligence large model name “DEEPSEEK” or its graphics. Some agencies are suspected of providing illegal services, with obvious intentions of “jumping on the bandwagon” and seeking improper gains.

The National Intellectual Property Administration has resolutely cracked down on such malicious application behaviors and legally rejected 63 trademark registration applications, including the “DEEPSEEK” (No. 82848449), as listed below.

The National Intellectual Property Administration will continue to maintain a strong stance against malicious china trademark registration, strictly and seriously handling actions that violate the principle of good faith, maliciously apply for china trademark registration, and intend to seek improper gains, in order to firmly uphold the order of trademark registration, continuously create a good business environment, and provide strong support for achieving independent innovation in science and technology and promoting high-quality development.