Industry Insights
Trademark Protection for Technology Companies Entering China: A Sector Guide
For technology companies, China presents both immense opportunities and unique trademark challenges. As one of the…
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Trademark Search
How to Search the CNIPA Trademark Database: A Complete Guide for Foreign Applicants
Before filing a trademark application in China, conducting a thorough Trademark Search on the CNIPA (China…
Office Actions
Understanding CNIPA Office Actions: Types, Deadlines, and Response Strategies
Receiving a CNIPA Office Actions notice can be alarming for foreign applicants, but it is not…
Opposition & Disputes
China Trademark Opposition: Procedure, Timeline, and Strategy for Foreign Applicants
China’s trademark Opposition & Disputes system provides a critical window for brand owners to challenge potentially…
Trademark Search
Pre-Filing Trademark Clearance in China: Why It Matters and How to Do It Right
Pre-filing clearance — the process of conducting a comprehensive Trademark Search before submitting your application —…
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…
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…
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