Is Class 35 Trademark Registration Essential? A Strategic Guide

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…

How to Submit a Declaration of Priority Claim and Supporting Documents?

How to Submit a Declaration of Priority Claim and Supporting Documents?

How to Submit a Declaration of Priority Claim and Supporting Documents? 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…

Two “Hai Bang Wang” Clashes! How Was the Final Verdict on Trademark Cross-Category Enforcement?

Two “Hai Bang Wang” Clashes! How Was the Final Verdict on Trademark Cross-Category Enforcement?

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

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

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…

The number of applications has increased by 55%! How are Chinese enterprises breaking through the “bottleneck” of trademarks when “going global”?

The number of applications has increased by 55%! How are Chinese enterprises breaking through the “bottleneck” of trademarks when “going global”?

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

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…

Intellectual Property in Promoting the Development of the Digital Economy Industry

Exploring the Path of Intellectual Property in Promoting the Development of the Digital Economy Industry

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…