Frequently Asked Questions

Why Register a Trademark in China？

Secure Your Brand in the World’s 2nd Largest Economy

Protect Your Brand

Why Secure a China Trademark? Protect Your Brand

Safeguard IP rights, block copycats, and gain legal leverage in China’s $18T consumer market..

Unlock Market Access

China Trademark Registration: Unlock Market Access

Avoid customs seizures, build local trust, and tap into China’s e-commerce dominance (45% global sales).

China Trademarks Are Non-Negotiable

Stop Infringement: China Trademarks Are Non-Negotiable

Enforce exclusivity, sue counterfeiters, and secure priority rights under China’s first-to-file system.

What Documents Are Required to Register a Trademark in China？

Our team will handle all paperwork and data collection – you only need to provide a few required documents and sign the authorization forms.

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

Trademark Registration in China for Foreign 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 Chinese 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).

‌–Validity‌: 10 years from registration date.
–Renewal: File within ‌12 months before expiration‌; fees are ~$75 USD per class.

Yes. If unused for ‌3 consecutive years‌, it may be canceled via a “non-use cancellation” request by third parties.

‌–Lack of distinctiveness‌ (e.g., descriptive terms).
-‌-Similarity to existing trademarks‌ (always conduct a pre-filing search).
‌–Classification errors‌ (e.g., overlapping goods/services).

Yes. File via the ‌Madrid System‌ by designating China, but:
–A base application/registration in your home country is required.
–The trademark must still pass China’s substantive examination.

China has ‌no official expedited process‌, but you can minimize delays by:
–Submitting complete, error-free documents upfront.
–Providing supplemental evidence proactively (e.g., proof of use)..

Costs include:
‌–Government fees‌: ~$45 USD per class (covers basic filing).
‌–Agent fees‌:300~700 USD per class (varies by agency).
Total cost: 350~800 USD per class (excludes objections or appeals).

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