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Trademark in China
China operates under a strict “first-to-file” system, so registering your trade mark early is essential to protect your brand. With millions of filings each year and complex rules, expert assistance is highly recommended.
Expert Trademark Support
We assist you with registering your trademark in China via the China National Intellectual Property Administration (CNIPA) to protect your brand name, logo or unique identity.
Timeframes
For a standard application with no oppositions, registration typically takes around 12 to 18 months.
Secure Your Brand
We manage your filing, monitor for oppositions, and guide you every step of the way under Chinese law.
Protect Your Brand
Our trade mark registration package takes care of everything you
need to register your trade mark in China, including advice on
strategy and classification.
- Trade mark search
- Advice on strategy
- Advice on classification
- Filing
Process
Trademark Search
China had seven times more trade marks granted than the United States in 2018. More trade marks are granted in China than in any other jurisdiction. It is imperative to conduct a trade mark search before filing for a trade mark in China.
Advice on Strategy
Registering a Chinese trade mark requires an overall strategy to ensure the highest possible chances of success. We will assist you with an overall trade mark registration strategy.
Advice on Classification
There are 45 classes into which a trade mark can fall. Assigning your Chinese trade mark into the correct categories is crucial to avoid deficiencies in filing.
Filing
Once we have established a proper strategy and classification for your Chinese trade mark, we will take care of all the complexities involved in filing your Chinese trade mark’s application and keeping tabs on its progress!
Trade Mark in China
We will help you navigate these treacherous legal waters easily so that your trademarks are protected and secure.
£735.00
/ Trade mark
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How it works
See our step by step process once you purchase this item.
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Answer some questions
We will send you some simple questions for you to fill in so that we can properly prepare for registering your trade mark. If needed, we’ll get in touch with you directly for more information.
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Sit back and relax
Let us do the work to set up your Chinese trade mark. We’ll get in touch with you any time there is something that needs to be addressed.
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Celebrate!
You might want to celebrate after the trade mark is approved. It’s a huge achievement. We’ll celebrate right along with you!
Questions?
What are some of the idiosyncrasies of trade mark registration in China?
If a trade mark is not in Chinese, the mark must be translated. It is highly recommended that you also register a corresponding version of your trade mark in Chinese characters to avoid counterfeits springing up.It used to be that separate trade marks applications were needed per class. This is no longer the case (since 2014). (See below for more details.)
How long is a Chinese trade mark valid for?
Ten years. There is a 6-month grace period when renewing the trade mark.
What is a recommended strategy for registering a trade mark in China?
It is utterly crucial to register early in China! Under current Chinese law, you will not be protected if someone else files before you, even if you were manufacturing and selling on Chinese soil before registering. It is the cold, hard truth about IP law in China.From hoverboards, to fashion designer Minna Parikka’s long legal battle fighting counterfeit shoes, to Australian wines… China is rife with infringement tales.And, yet, they are not, technically, infringement. It is the law in China, and therefore perfectly legal.So, if you don’t want to be caught in that trap and lose countless dollars to counterfeits in China, register early and register all variations!
What is the general procedure for registering a trade mark in China?
On a high, conceptual level, China’s application procedure is similar to the UK’s — filing followed by corrections to the filing itself if necessary, followed by official objections (notice of refusal), publication, opposition, etc. — but it is the additional bureaucracy regarding classes and the need for local language marks that is partly to blame for making registration a bit of a pain. Registering a trade mark in China is a road you definitely don’t want to be travelling alone.
What legal strategy can I undertake if someone has infringed on my trade mark in China?
Trade mark law is extremely complex, and that is especially the case in China. As with all legal matters, there might be some possible grounds for defence — albeit, very slim ones. For example, if your trade mark is a logo, seeking copyright registration might assist in any legal defence if IP theft has occurred.But this is a matter for lawyers specialised in IP in China. The ideal strategy is to register long before doing business in China. When attempting to enter the Chinese market, a long-term strategy is best.
Are multi-class trade mark applications allowed in China?
As of 2014, yes, this is now possible. But it is not recommended as it can add unnecessary delays and the cost might be more when compared to filing separately. This is a matter of filing strategy, and one of the things we work out with you before filing your trade mark.