Office Actions
How to Respond to a Distinctiveness Refusal in China: Arguments and Evidence That Work
Distinctiveness is the most common ground for CNIPA Office Actions, particularly for foreign brands. Chinese trademark…
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Opposition & Disputes
How to Invalidate a Bad-Faith Trademark Registration in China: A Complete Guide
Bad-faith trademark registration — commonly known as trademark squatting — is one of the most frustrating…
IP Law & Policy
CNIPA’s Trademark Infringement Criteria: A Detailed Analysis of the 38 Standards
CNIPA’s publication of the Trademark Infringement Determination Criteria represents a landmark development in China’s IP Law…
Industry Insights
Fashion and Luxury Brand Protection in the Chinese Market
China is the world’s largest luxury goods market, representing over 25% of global luxury sales. For…
Trademark Search
Understanding Trademark Similarity Assessment in China: CNIPA’s Examination Standards
When conducting a Trademark Search in China, understanding how CNIPA examiners assess similarity is essential. The…
Office Actions
Overcoming Similarity-Based Trademark Refusals in China: Effective Arguments for CNIPA
Similarity-based refusals are the most challenging type of CNIPA Office Actions to overcome. When an examiner…
Opposition & Disputes
Non-Use Cancellation in China: Removing Dead Trademarks from the CNIPA Register
The non-use cancellation action — commonly known as “撤三” (sanction three) in Chinese practice — is…
IP Law & Policy
CNIPA’s 14th Five-Year Plan: What It Means for Trademark Protection in China
CNIPA’s 14th Five-Year Plan for Intellectual Property represents a comprehensive roadmap for China’s IP Law &…
Industry Insights
Food and Beverage Trademark Strategies for China Market Entry
China’s food and beverage market is the world’s largest, valued at over $1.5 trillion. For international…