Although exceptions could be made, the rule still stands.
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2
本法施行以前已经注册的商标继续有效。
Trademarks registered before this Law enters into force shall continue to be valid.
3
本法施行以前,依照当时的法律已经作出的生效判决,继续有效。
The effective judgments made in accordance with the laws in force at that time before the entry into force of this law, shall keep their effectiveness.