CTMAA Reminder: Prioritize China trademark registration under its first-to-file system before market entry
Global share reaches 84.5%! Why have Chinese domain names become a new focus for intellectual property protection? By the end of 2024, there will be 57 Chinese gTLDs in the world, with 307,000 domain names, accounting for 84.5% of the global multilingual gTLDs. The number of Chinese top-level domains in…
Classic Case Analysis of Chinese Domain Names and Trademark Collaborative Protection In today’s digital age, Chinese domain names have become an important part of corporate brands. An appropriate Chinese domain name can not only enhance a company’s brand image but also bring significant commercial value to the company. However, with…
Notice of Rejection of Application for Trademark Registration Related to “DEEPSEEK” Grabbing Recently, the DeepSeek artificial intelligence large model developed by Hangzhou Shendu Qiusuo Artificial Intelligence Basic Technology Research Co., Ltd. has attracted widespread attention globally. Some enterprises and natural persons have submitted trademark registration applications to the China Trademark…
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…