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.
Trademark Search
Full CNIPA database search with similarity analysis and success probability assessment.
Trademark Registration
End-to-end application service. 7-12 months typical; up to 12-18 months if office actions or oppositions arise.
Trademark Monitoring
Daily CNIPA gazette monitoring. 48-hour alert on conflicting filings.
Opposition & Appeal
Expert representation in Trademark opposition, cancellation and invalidation cases.
Trademark 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
3-4 month first examination; office actions handled for you
Registration
Certificate issued + ongoing monitoring
Why choose us?
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.
95%+ Success Rate
Consistently above-industry approval rate.
Transparent Pricing
No hidden fees. Office actions included.
- CNIPA availability search report (retail $99)
- Application preparation & filing (retail $275, official fee included)
- 10-year trademark monitoring (retail $399)
- CNIPA official fees included — no hidden fees
- First office-action response included
- Digital certificate delivery
- 10-year renewal reminders
$773 of services bundled for $699 — you save $74. Filing the same mark in more than one class? Contact us for a multi-class quote.
Get StartedCommon 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 completes first examination within 3-4 months of filing. With no objections, the full process takes about 7-12 months. If an office action or opposition arises, allow 12-18 months. Our pre-filing search helps avoid the most 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.
Our all-inclusive Full Registration Package is $699 for one class — and that price includes the CNIPA official fee, with no hidden fees. It bundles a CNIPA availability search ($99), application preparation and filing ($275, official fee included) and 10-year monitoring ($399): $773 of services for $699, so you save $74. Need less? Standalone services are available too: a professional CNIPA search is $99, and filing-only is $275 per class (official fee included). Ongoing monitoring is $149/year or $399 one-time for the full 10-year term. Filing the same mark in multiple classes? Contact us for a tailored multi-class quote — package discounts are available.
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 can file a review/appeal with CNIPA. Many rejections are successfully overcome 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.