Enforcement & Protection
China Trademark Watch: Professional vs DIY Monitoring
How ongoing monitoring protects your trademark after registration.
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Expert guides, news, and analysis on China trademark registration, IP protection, and enforcement.
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Enforcement & Protection
Three-Year Non-Use Cancellation: How to Defend Your Mark
Understanding and responding to non-use cancellation actions.
Enforcement & Protection
Trademark Infringement in China: Enforcement Options
What to do when your trademark rights are violated in China.
Enforcement & Protection
China Trademark Opposition: How to Block Squatters
A complete guide to the trademark opposition process in China.
Classification & Fees
Goods vs. Services: Different Protection for Different Business Types
Understanding the differences between goods and service class protection.
Classification & Fees
Nice Classification Updates: What Changed in 2025-2026
Recent updates to the International Classification system affecting China filings.
Classification & Fees
Cross-Class Similarity: How CNIPA Examines Related Classes
Understanding how CNIPA determines similarity between classes.
Classification & Fees
Class 35: Why Every Brand Should File Defensively in China
Why Class 35 is called the "essential" defensive class.
Classification & Fees
Understanding the 45 Nice Classes for China Trademark Registration
Complete guide to the Nice Classification system used in China.