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Registering a trademark in China is a critical first step to protect a brand. China is one of the world's largest markets, with a rapidly...

Registering a trademark in China alone is not enough.  Foreign companies operating in the country, who own registered trademarks, must...

About half of the trademark registration applications are refused annually by the China National Intellectual Property Administration...

Many international companies include their place of origin in their trademarks, as a way to indicate the source and quality of the...

Foreign companies operating in China have always had difficulty protecting their brands and intellectual property. In recent years,...

In order to add more clarity to the cataloging of goods, the China Trademark Office published a document which explains the Chinese...

Foreign companies operating in China with registered trademarks must understand the rules and regulations involved in non-use...

With counterfeiting and infringement being significant issues for foreign luxury brands, especially in China, companies in the industry...

Proper trademark registration in China is crucial and it must be done correctly, in a comprehensive and timely manner. A trademark...

China is the second largest economy in the world, with a vast consumer base, making it an attractive destination for businesses seeking...

In an effort to protect the intellectual property of foreign companies operating in the country, the Chinese government has been acting...

In a significant move towards modernization and efficiency, China's Trademark Office (TMO) under the State Intellectual Property Office...

In an effort to protect transfers of personal information from China to other countries, the Chinese Cyberspace Administration (CAC)...

In a rapidly evolving global landscape, intellectual property plays a pivotal role in fostering innovation and economic growth. The China...

In recent years, China has become an increasingly attractive market for foreign companies seeking to expand their global footprint....

Foreign companies often face a situation in which their trademark is registered in China by a third party. As a result, they encounter...

In the context of civil litigation conducted in the Chinese courts, there is not yet a consistent, established concept of formal adverse...

Protecting intellectual property (IP) and sensitive information should be a priority for foreign companies manufacturing products in...

Foreign companies manufacturing or selling products in China know the importance of developing a comprehensive strategy to ensure that...

Registering a trademark in China is often not enough. Foreign companies manufacturing or selling products in the country should develop a...