New addition: CTMRA will begin providing China trademark registration services directly to international companies starting in 2025
Trademark Law of the People’s Republic of China (Adopted at the 24th Session of the Standing Committee of the Fifth National People’s Congress on August 23, 1982; amended for the first time in accordance with the Decision on Revising the Trademark Law of the People’s Republic of China adopted at…
Class 35 Trademark: Essential Protection for Advertising, E-commerce & Franchise Businesses Professional Analysis of Advertising 3501, Retail Services 3503, and Business Management Protections Intellectual Property Expert | Trademark Attorney 23% Class 35 share of total trademark filings (2025) $200K Average hijack settlement cost 89% E-commerce platforms require Class 35 “In…
According to Articles 25 and 26 of the current Trademark Law of the People’s Republic of China, trademark applicants entitled to priority shall make a written declaration at the time of filing a China trademark application and submit the corresponding supporting documents. Under the provisions of Article 25 of the…
When choosing a commercial logo, an enterprise should reasonably avoid the trademarks of others, especially those with a certain reputation and influence. Behaviors such as “famous brands” and “free riding” may bring economic benefits in the short term, but the accompanying legal risks cannot be ignored. Recently, the Fujian Provincial…
Folk paintings, agricultural innovators, intellectual property alliances… If you associate these terms with the countryside, what picture would form in your mind? Over 200 trademarks, more than 1,000 copyright registrations, over 600 patents, patent-secured financing amounting to over 300 million yuan… If you associate this data of intellectual property with…
Intellectual property pledge financing is one of the important measures to help businesses activate intangible assets, expand financing channels, and enhance innovative development capabilities. To further improve the efficiency of trademark pledge financing, assist businesses in overcoming difficulties, empower businesses, and create a sound business environment, common issues in pledge…
Thanks to the huge success of IPs like Labubu both domestically and internationally, Pop Mart’s stock price has surged 12 times in over a year, with its market value joining the “300 billion yuan club.” On June 8th, its founder Wang Ning became Henan’s new richest person. With countless unique…
From 2015 to 2024, the number of overseas trademark applications by Chinese mainland enterprises has surged. The number of trademark applications in a single overseas country exceeds 2.1 million, an increase of over 190,000 compared to the previous decade, with a growth rate of more than 6.5 times. In the…
“In China, your brand isn’t just an asset—it’s a battlefield.”— Former IP Director, Procter & Gamble Asia I. Historical Crossroads: When Giants Stumbled This pattern repeats: Apple’s $60M “iPad” ransom (2012), Tesla’s 9-month “Te Su La” battle (2014), and New Balance’s $16M fake shoe epidemic. The lesson? China trademark registration isn’t…
This guide is formulated to implement the Opinions of the State Administration for Market Regulation on Vigorously Promoting the Reform for Convenient Trademark Registration and to assist applicants in accurately classifying and naming goods and services when applying for China Trademark Registration. 1. Overview of Goods and Services Classification Member…