Additional Services in China
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Trademark Registration
Register your trademark to establish and secure your business identity.
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Attorneys
Applications are handled by experienced local Trademark Attorneys to ensure that all legal requirements are met.
Communications
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Tracking
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the reasons for opposing a trademark application in China?
Yes, a trademark application can be challenged for the following reasons:
- Ownership rights
- General issues (e.g., being too descriptive)
- Dishonest intentions
- Copyright infringement
- Famous mark rights
- Filed by an agent or representative without permission
- Company name rights
- Personal name rights
- Registered design rights
- Unauthorized use of protected symbols or emblems …
What advantages are there to using a trademark in China before officially registering it?
There are few benefits to using a trademark before filing since rights are mainly gained through registration. However, using the trademark beforehand can help show that it is distinctive and can help counter challenges claiming it is not distinctive.
What is the website for China's national trademark office?
You can visit the official website of China's national trademark office at https://sbj.saic.gov.cn/
Is China part of the Madrid System?
China is part of both the Madrid Protocol and the Madrid Agreement.
What types of trademarks cannot be registered in China?
The following types of trademarks cannot be registered:
- Trademarks that violate China's moral standards or disrupt public order
- Common words or terms that are generic
- Symbols, flags, or names associated with a country, region, or international organization
- Trademarks that do not have distinctive characteristics
- Trademarks that primarily describe a geographical …
Is it permissible to use my trademark in China if it hasn't been registered yet?
It is illegal to use a trademark for tobacco products if it is not registered.
What types of trademarks can be registered in China?
In China, you can register the following types of trademarks:
- Words
- Names
- Logos
- Specific 3D shapes
- Slogans
- Colors
- Sounds
- Packaging or trade dress
- Combinations of the above elements
- Collective marks
- Service marks
- Certification marks
- Famous marks
Is the "Nice Classification" system used in China?
Yes, China follows the Nice Classification system.
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