Organisation: National Intellectual Property Administration

The new rules on the suspension of trademark review cases aim to reduce the burden placed on brand owners by the current practice.

23 June 2023

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Foreign filings at the Chinese trademark office have more than doubled since the end of last year, Fovea IP data shows. 

12 June 2023

In light of proposed amendments to China’s Trademark Law, there are a number of steps companies can take now to adjust their brand protection and enforcement strategies.

07 June 2023

Latest data released by the Chinese courts reveal a decline in the number of cases concluded and accepted last year.

01 May 2023

According to the guidelines, the most important feature of Class 35 services is that they are provided for others, rather than for the trademark registrant’s business needs. 

26 April 2023

WTR’s monthly column tracks trademark and related policy developments, including the progress of major bills, from around the world.

12 April 2023

In this guest analysis, Vivian He and Yakuan Wang from Han Kun Law Offices break down the primary reasons for trademark refusals at the CNIPA.

23 February 2023

While the draft amendment seeks to make trademark proceedings more efficient, the proposed changes also raise some concerns and create uncertainties.  

22 February 2023

New interpretations show that criminal amendments are not just lip service, they are being taken seriously by the authorities.  

01 February 2023

CNIPA’s latest guidelines signal new measures against the use of certain marks, as well as rules on marks containing geographical names.

26 January 2023