Trademark

The large number of trademarks in China, combined with their monopolistic characteristics, makes trademarks—particularly “valuable trademarks”—a limited asset in business competition, which inevitably results in a “scramble” for them. Additionally, the law requires trademark registrants to use and consistently utilize their registered trademarks. There is a three-year grace period after registration during which the registrant […]

Introduction In real-world scenarios, instances of forging trademark authorization letters are not uncommon. Such acts may involve impersonating an authorized brand dealer, deceiving online platforms to gain promotional and sales privileges, or engaging in fraudulent activities using these forged documents.  The following is an overview and examination of the characteristics of forgery trademark authorization letters

The China National Intellectual Property Administration (CNIPA) has taken significant steps in recent years to combat malicious trademark registration practices. This includes addressing issues such as trademark hoarding, piggybacking on well-known brands, free-riding, and hijacking trending topics.  Despite these efforts, as outlined in Articles 33 and 45 of the Trademark Law, the CNIPA will not

I. Evolving Legal Context China’s trademark landscape has intensified scrutiny on “defensive registrations.” While CNIPA historically permitted broad-class filings exceeding actual business scope, mounting pressure from trademark squatters prompted the strictest evidence standards since 2023 for non-use cancellation proceedings ([10]). Understanding this shift is critical for foreign entities maintaining service mark registrations. Historical context clarifies