China Trademark
Registration & Protection Experts
China operates a first-to-file system. Enter the Chinese market without a registered trademark and your brand is at risk. We help international businesses secure CNIPA registration, monitor for conflicts, and enforce their IP rights.
Full-Spectrum China IP Protection
From initial trademark search through CNIPA registration to long-term portfolio monitoring — we protect your brand in China.
TM Search
Full CNIPA database search with similarity analysis and success probability assessment.
TM Registration
End-to-end application service. 8-12 month registration cycle.
TM Monitoring
Daily CNIPA gazette monitoring. 48-hour alert on conflicting filings.
Opposition & Appeal
Expert representation in TM opposition, cancellation and invalidation cases.
TM Renewal
Triple reminder system. Full renewal management service.
IP Portfolio Audit
Comprehensive IP audit to identify gaps and optimize protection strategy.
How It Works
Simple 5-step China trademark registration process.
Consultation
Understand your brand and protection needs
Search
Full CNIPA database search & analysis
Filing
Prepare & submit application to CNIPA
Examination
4-6 month review with office action handling
Registration
Certificate issued + ongoing monitoring
Why CTMS??
Deep local expertise with international service standards.
CNIPA-Accredited
Officially registered with China National IP Administration.
Bilingual Team
Native English & Chinese speakers. No language barriers.
98.6% Success Rate
Industry-leading first-pass approval rate.
Transparent Pricing
No hidden fees. Office actions included.
- CNIPA availability search report
- Application preparation & filing
- Office action responses (included)
- 1 year free monitoring
- Digital certificate delivery
- 10-year renewal reminders
Common Scenarios We Handle
Here are some typical situations we help brands navigate in China.
SaaS Brand — Class 9 & 42
A squatter filed the client's brand name before they entered China. We filed an opposition, proved bad faith, and secured registration within 11 months.
Apparel Brand — Class 25
Full portfolio registration plus monitoring. Detected 4 copycat filings within the first year and handled all cancellation actions.
Industrial Equipment — Class 7
CNIPA rejected the mark as lacking distinctiveness. We filed an appeal with evidence of acquired distinctiveness and won.
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Read MoreFrequently Asked Questions
CNIPA typically issues a first examination within 3-4 months of filing. The full process takes 8-12 months if no objections or oppositions arise. Our pre-filing search helps avoid common rejection reasons that cause delays.
Yes. China uses a strict first-to-file system. Your US, EU or other foreign trademark registration offers no protection in China. We regularly see brands that delayed filing only to find their name already registered by a squatter.
CNIPA official fees start from approximately $40 per class. Our full-service package (search + filing + 1 year monitoring) starts from $1,200 per class with no hidden fees. Office action responses are included.
No. Foreign companies and individuals must file through a CNIPA-accredited Chinese agent. As a registered CNIPA agent, we handle the entire process on your behalf from power of attorney to final certificate delivery. You never need to travel to China.
We run a comprehensive CNIPA database search covering identical, phonetic, and visual similarities across all 45 Nice classes. We also check for common Chinese transliterations that squatters often use. Results typically within 2 business days.
Rejection is common but not final. We have 15 days to file a review/appeal with the Trademark Review Board. Many rejections are successfully overturned through proper legal arguments and evidence of use.
Yes. Foreign individuals and companies can register trademarks in China, but must do so through a CNIPA-accredited Chinese agent. You cannot file directly.
Yes. A registered trademark that is not used for 3 consecutive years may be cancelled by a third party. We recommend keeping proper evidence of use including contracts, invoices, advertising materials, and product packaging.
TM indicates a trademark application has been filed but not yet registered. The R symbol (®) indicates the mark is officially registered and protected under Chinese trademark law. You can only use ® after registration is granted.
Yes, you can search for free on the CNIPA website. However, professional searches are more comprehensive and can identify phonetic similarities and common Chinese transliteration variants that automated searches may miss.
Check Your Trademark Availability in China
Free preliminary CNIPA search. No obligation. Most results within 48 hours.