Region: China

Featured in The Trademark Prosecution Review 2025

Securing geographical indications in China can be difficult for brand owners, but gaining a thorough understanding the current examination practices will increase the chances of success. The CNIPA issued guidelines last year that clarify the boundaries of these rights, which should bolster post-registration protection. 

06 September 2024

Featured in The Trademark Prosecution Review 2025

After a surge in non-use cancellation reviews, rights holders should be aware of the legal nuances to avoid potential pitfalls. A deep dive into the CNIPA’s regulations and recent cases sheds light on the development of non-use processes in China, particularly when it comes to OEM practices and trademarks on gifts.

06 September 2024

The brand protection platform's CEO insists traditional monitoring methods “simply are not sustainable” as AI provides the solution to advanced counterfeiting online.

05 September 2024

The guidelines, issued on 8 August 2024, impose compliance obligations on both live streamers and platform operators. 

04 September 2024

Brand and IP experts offer nine strategic takeaways for forward-looking protection and commercialisation of IP assets at IPBC Australasia.

04 September 2024

In our latest round-up, we look at HGF introducing a ‘progressive’ parental leave policy, a Turkish Olympic shooter looking to register his viral pose, and more.

03 September 2024

We examine the companies protecting trademarks en masse in Australia, China, India, Japan and South Korea – revealing both the largest trademark portfolio owners and the most active filers of the past year.

29 August 2024

The Beijing IP Court has determined that a prior relationship between Beijing Sanfo and X-Bionic AG did not establish the relationship necessary to constitute a parallel import defence.

28 August 2024

China’s Trademark Review and Adjudication Board reviews non-use cancellation appeals inconsistently, even with settlement agreements. 

23 August 2024

In this guest analysis, Rouse trademark attorney Echo Zhao discusses ways in which applicants can get their marks registered the first time around, or else overcome refusals on relative grounds. 

21 August 2024