Guide

China Trademark Enforcement: What You Can Actually Do

A registered China trademark gives you a toolbox of enforcement options: platform takedowns, customs seizures, administrative complaints and civil litigation. The right option depends on who is copying you and where.

The enforcement ladder

  • Platform takedowns. Fastest for marketplace listings; requires your registration details and evidence.
  • Customs recordal. Stops counterfeit exports at the border before they reach buyers.
  • Administrative complaints. Market regulators can raid warehouses and seize goods.
  • Civil litigation. Slowest and most expensive, but it delivers damages and injunctions.

What you need before enforcing

A registered right is the foundation. Without a China trademark or design patent, most complaints are rejected before anyone looks at the evidence. If your application is still pending, your options are limited to early opposition and monitoring.

How we help

We assess the infringement, prepare the complaint or recordal, and coordinate with the licensed agency and, where needed, local counsel. Enforcement matters are priced per case after a free initial assessment. Send us the details and we will tell you which tool fits and what it costs.

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