China Trademark Registration- The Registration Process

As soon as a business is established and the trademark designed, the next important step is to ensure that it has been registered so as to protect it. Below are steps to follow when it comes to registration of trademarks;-

Registration of trademark in China ensures that is it protected in China hence no other business entity can use it while in China. However, a foreign entity registering their trademark in China cannot claim infringement in instances that it is used by another Chinese company.

If a business is 100% sure they want to operate their business in China, they should ensure that they register their trademark in the inception of the business. With this the Chinese is able to withhold any counterfeit trademarked products from exports hence gives you a guarantee of protection.

You should be aware of the type of trademarks acceptable in China, the requirements of Chinese trademarks is similar to those governing other international countries such that it is mandatory to register all services, goods, certification marks as well as collective marks.

China like any other country has a database for all the registered trademarks at a central place, once a trademark is registered, it is printed and left for three weeks giving room for objection. If there is no objection in the stipulated period then the trademark automatically becomes registered. A Chinese trademark office has the power to object the trademark application and also an applicant is allowed to appeal for the same.

A trademark helps to protect the name of your company; a foreign company is fully protected by the Chinese government making it easier to carry out trade without any fear of another Chinese company stealing your trademark. In case there is any infringement of a company’s trademark then there are various actions to be taken against it.

      Once a trademark infringer is caught the next step is to file lawsuit against the person who has infringed the trademark to try and stop him from carrying out business using your trademark. The Chinese trademark laws are applicable for both Chinese companies and foreign company’s hence when such issues have been raised it is easier to get the ruling on your favor.

      This is a system that you can trust without any fear of bias, hence be assured that there is a conducive business environment for all foreigners who chose to invest in China and their rights are well protected.