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…
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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…
Trademark Search
Common Pitfalls in China Trademark Search and How to Avoid Them
Even experienced IP professionals can make mistakes when conducting a Trademark Search in China. The CNIPA…
Office Actions
Trademark Review and Adjudication in China: When and How to Appeal a CNIPA Decision
When your response to CNIPA Office Actions is rejected, the fight is not over. China’s trademark…
Opposition & Disputes
Fighting Trademark Squatting in China: Legal Remedies for Brand Owners
Trademark squatting — the practice of registering another party’s trademark in bad faith — has long…
IP Law & Policy
CNIPA’s New Trademark Enforcement Evidence Rules: What Foreign Brand Owners Need to Know
In a significant IP Law & Policy development, CNIPA and the State Administration for Market Regulation…
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