China Trademark Registration Made Simple

Protect Your Brand in China | High Success Rate | Fast & Affordable

China Trademark Registration Agency(CTMRA) specializes in providing expert trademark registration services in china for international businesses. (Registration No: CNIPA-00161769)-

Start securing your brand today – contact China Trademark Agency!

About CTMRA (China Trademark registration Agency) 

CTMRA is a leading China trademark agency with over 2,000 successfully registered trademarks. Headquartered in Shanghai, the heart of Asia’s business landscape, we combine deep local expertise with streamlined processes to secure your brand rights faster and with unmatched.

CNIPA-Registered certificate

CNIPA-registered certificate

AAA Credit enterprise Certificate

AAA Credit enterprise Certificate

filing & process

how to register trademark in china

Check  Availability

Step1: Availability check

China Trademark Agency verify if your mark meets China’s distinctiveness requirements and screen for conflicts with existing registrations.
You’ll get a preliminary risk analysis with action suggestions within 24 hours. (Free)

Application Filing

Step2: Application Filing

Once your order is confirmed, we’ll start preparing the application documents. You’ll receive a clear checklist of items we need from you or permissions to obtain on your behalf. Our goal is to finalize everything within 3~5 business days.

CN IPA examination

Step3: CNIPA examination

Application is assessed by the corresponding Intellectual Property Office (CNIPA).

Examination Timeline‌
‌4 months‌: Substantive examination(Approved or Rejected)
‌3 months‌: Publication period
‌1 month‌: Certificate issuance post-publication

Why Choose Us?

CNIPA-Registered Agency + Proven Expertise + Cost-Effective

1st Class Registration:‌ $285 (covers 10 items)
Additional Classes:‌ $185 per class
$10 per item beyond the initial 10 items per class

After conducting a trademark search for your proposed mark, we’ll email you a secure payment link to proceed with registration.

Basic Documents Required & receive

Our team will handle all paperwork and data collection – you only need to provide a few required documents and sign the authorization forms. We’ll email any official correspondence directly to your e-mail. 

Documents required for Trademark Registration in China
  • ID Proof
  • Business Certificate
  • Brand Sample
  • Power Of Attorney
  • Name & Address
You can find the Official documents in your E-mail
  • Filing Application
  • Notice of acceptance
  • Examination approval notice
  • Trademark Certificate
FAQ

Trademark Registration agent China for International companies

The process typically takes ‌12–18 months‌, broken down into:
‌–Formal review‌ (1–2 months)
‌–Substantive examination‌ (6–9 months)
‌–Publication period‌ (3 months)
Delays due to objections or corrections can extend the timeline to ‌2+ years‌.

Yes. Foreign entities/individuals ‌must use a licensed China trademark agency‌ unless they have a physical business presence or residence in China.

‌–Trademark design‌ (high-resolution JPG, ≥200KB).
‌–Business license (for companies) or ID/passport (for individuals)‌, notarized and translated into Chinese.
‌–Power of Attorney‌ (signed using the agency’s template).

China uses the ‌45-class Nice Classification system‌, but subcategories are stricter. For example:
–Goods/services must match precisely (e.g., “clothing” doesn’t cover “footwear”).
-Misclassification is a common reason for rejection.

Avoid:
–National symbols (flags, emblems).
–Geographic names (e.g., “Shanghai”).
–Generic terms (e.g., “Premium” or “Technology”).

–Anyone can file an objection during the ‌3-month publication period‌.
–Submit evidence of prior rights (e.g., existing registrations, proof of use).

China Trademark Certificate

china trademark registration services Items

Focused on comprehensive services for the entire process of Chinese trademark registration

Trademark Assignment

Transfer ownership rights of your registered trademark to another party.

Trademark Renewal

Extend your trademark protection for another 10-year period upon expiry.

Late Trademark Renewal

Renew your trademark during the grace period after expiration (extra fees apply)

Trademark Review services

Appeal or respond to decisions made by the Trademark Office (refusals, invalidations).

Trademark Modification

Update registered details like owner name, address, or limit the goods/services.

Trademark Opposition

Oppose a trademark application during publication to safeguard your rights.

Trademark Cancellation

Request removal of a registered trademark due to non-use or bad faith.

Trademark License Recordal

Officially register permission for others to use your trademark under agreed terms.

Trademark Certificate Reissue

Apply for a duplicate registration certificate if the original is lost or damaged.

China Trademark Agency Other Services

China Business Support Services for International companies

Company Registration

We specialize in ‌company registration‌ and ‌business consulting‌ to assist foreign enterprises in establishing operations in China. Our streamlined guidelines simplify complex procedures, with multilingual support tailored to your needs.‌

Patent Filing & Protection

A thorough ‌patent search‌ is critical to ensure your invention avoids infringement risks. Your patent attorney will verify originality by conducting searches in government databases, then guide you through expert application services covering ‌invention‌, ‌utility model‌, and ‌design patents

Copyright Registration 

Foreign companies and individuals can register copyrights in China, but ‌certified documentation‌ is mandatory. As your registered agent, our attorneys will verify compliance and handle all filings, including support for ‌software, apps, literary works‌, and other intellectual property.

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