Trademark
Should You File a Defensive China Trademark?
A defensive filing holds a class or a lookalike you are not using. Worth it in crowded classes, a waste across 45,…
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China trademark guides for foreign brands
Registration steps, real costs, class selection, CNIPA timelines, examination opinions, renewal and anti-squatting, written for overseas applicants.
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Protect Your Logo in China Manufacturing
A logo needs its own application. File the word mark first, then the visual asset. What CNIPA needs, and why the refund…
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Do EU or US Trademarks Protect You in China?
A US, EU, UK or Australian registration has no legal effect in China. What your overseas mark can still do, and the…
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China Trademark for Cosmetics and Skincare Brands
Cosmetics brands register in class 3, but the full plan usually spans classes 3, 5, 35 and 44. Here is what each…
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How to Claim Trademark Priority in China
Five steps to claim priority in China, from confirming which earlier filing counts to delivering the certified copy and translation within three…
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China Trademark for Clothing Brands: Classes Documents and Cost
Clothing brands file in class 25, and the name faces CNIPA similarity review. Here is the class, the items and the cost…
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China Trademark Priority? Here’s How It Works
A Paris Convention priority claim moves your China filing date back to your earlier application, for six months. What it covers, what…
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Is a China Trademark Worth It? A Cost-Benefit Check for Small Brands
A China trademark costs a few hundred dollars and protects for 10 years. Compared with losing your brand, it is cheap insurance.
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How to Check China Trademark Application Status
China trademark applications move through five statuses. Here is how to check yours and what each stage means.
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Registering a China Trademark from the US, UK or Australia
Registering a China trademark from overseas needs a passport or incorporation certificate, your logo and a signed power of attorney.
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