CTMAA Reminder: Prioritize China trademark registration under its first-to-file system before market entry
2025 Trademark Examination and Adjudication Meeting Held in Beijing Recently, the 2025 Trademark Examination and Adjudication Work Conference was held in Beijing. The conference summarized the achievements of the 2024 trademark examination and adjudication work and made arrangements for key tasks in 2025. Zhang Zhicheng, member of the Party Group…
2024 Trademark Opposition and Review Typical Cases The State Intellectual Property Office has strengthened the protection of intellectual property rights at the source, improved the quality and efficiency of trademark examination, and created a clean and upright trademark registration environment and a fair competition market order. Recently, the top 10…
Guidelines on Trademark Transfer Procedures The author of this article is from TRADEMARK OFHCE OF CHINA NATIONAL INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY ADMINISTRATION Scope of application The term “trademark transfer” referred to in this guidance refers to the transfer of trademark rights between different civil entities. Before initiating any transfer process, it’s advisable…
Strategic Approaches to Trademark Rights Protection in China 1. Importance of Usage Evidence in China Trademark Registration Businesses must systematically preserve evidence of trademark usage, as these records play a pivotal role in: Demonstrating brand recognition and distinctiveness Supporting legal claims in trademark disputes Defending against non-use cancellation actions Key…
Why to Register a Trademark in China
Common Issues and Solutions in China Trademark Registration