CTMAA Reminder: Prioritize China trademark registration under its first-to-file system before market entry
Two “Hai Bang Wang” Clashes! How Was the Final Verdict on Trademark Cross-Category Enforcement? 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…
From “Hoe in the Day, Pen at Night” to “Over 300 Million Yuan in Financing,” How Did Yudong Village Achieve IP Co-abundance 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…
Trademark Special Right Pledge Registration: Sixteen Questions 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…
Why Is Labubu So Popular? From Supporting Role to Top Star ⏱️ Reading time: 12 minutes 📅 Updated: September 13, 2025 ✍️ Author: Clark.Ma Self-search Guide professional search CN TM classification Required documents Online submission Registration price Thanks to the huge success of IPs like Labubu both domestically and internationally,…
The number of applications has increased by 55%! How are Chinese enterprises breaking through the “bottleneck” of trademarks when “going global”? 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,…
Why China Trademark Registration is Non-Negotiable for Global Enterprises: A 360° Strategic Imperative ⏱️ Reading time: 6 minutes 📅 Updated: September 06, 2025 ✍️ Author: Jenna.Wang Self-search Guide professional search CN TM classification Required documents Online submission Registration price “In China, your brand isn’t just an asset—it’s a battlefield.”— Former…
Learn how to correctly classify goods and services for China trademark registration. Updated CNIPA rules, subclass risks, naming standards, and practical guidance for foreign applicants to avoid rejection and enforcement failure.
Notice on Obtaining the “Trademark Digital Certificate”. 202519 (Total 386th batch) Trademark Agencies and Law Firms: In order to comprehensively promote the reform of trademark facilitation, the Trademark Office of the State Intellectual Property Office attaches great importance to and vigorously promotes the online application for trademark registration. According to…
Exploring the Path of Intellectual Property in Promoting the Development of the Digital Economy Industry Author:Peng Xuelong, Director and Professor of the Intellectual Property Research Center, Zhongnan University of Economics and Law With the rapid development of the digital economy, intellectual property has become a core element in promoting innovation…