Yes, portraits can be registered as trademarks in China.As a graphical element, a portrait can function to distinguish the source of goods or services and thus qualifies for trademark registration under the law.
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KEY IP5 STATISTICAL INDICATORS 2024
The figure above shows the statistical analysis of the number of patent applications and authorizations of the world’s five largest intellectual property offices in 2024, including the China National Intellectual Property Administration of China, the United States Patent and Trademark Office, the Japanese Licensing Office, the Korean Licensing Office, and the European Patent Office.
McDonald’s Files Multiple Chinese Trademark Applications for “麦麦岛” in China
June 19, 2025 – According to searches conducted by IPRLaoliu on the China Trademark Office website, McDonald’s Corporation submitted trademark applications for “麦麦岛” and “我去麦麦岛啦” to the China National Intellectual Property Administration (CNIPA) on May 8, 2025. Both applications cover five international classes, including 16, 29, 30, 32, and 43.
Why is it Important to Promptly Update the Contact Address for a Chinese Trademark?
There are three main reasons why it’s crucial to promptly update the contact address when it changes for a Chinese trademark:
What is the official fee for trademark registration in China?
The fee for Chinese trademark registrati
Quelles sont les conditions requises par les français pour déposer une marque chinoise?
Les français peuvent déposer une demande de marque chinoise, mais en vertu du paragraphe 2 de l’article 18 de la loi sur les marques de la République populaire de Chine, les Français qui déposent une demande d’enregistrement de marque et traitent d’autres questions de marque en Chine doivent le faire auprès d’une agence de marques établie par la loi.
What are the requirements for Singaporean companies to apply for trademark registration in China?
Singaporean companies can apply for Chinese trademarks, but according to Article 18 (2) of the Trademark Law of the People’s Republic of China, if Singaporean companies apply for trademark registration and handle other trademark matters in China, they should entrust a legally established trademark agency to handle them.
Has Huawei applied for separate trademark registration for Pura 80 in China?
Huawei today launched its new mobile phone, the Pura 80. According to a search by IPRLaoliu, no trademark registration for “Pura 80” has been found in China at this time. However, Huawei has already registered multiple “Pura” trademarks in China. For example, Registration No. 43328658 for the “Pura” trademark covers smartphones.
Pop Mart Has Applied for Over 50 Trademarks for Labubu in China, Building an IP Moat
Pop Mart is fortifying robust intellectual property defenses for “Labubu” in China. According to IPRLaoliu research, Beijing Pop Mart Culture & Creativity Co., Ltd. has applied for over 50 trademarks for “Labubu” in China, covering multiple international classes including education & entertainment, office supplies, clothing, and footwear.
The guide of China trademark search
Filing a china trademark application without prior research can lead to costly and time – consuming rejections. By investing time in a china trademark search upfront, you can avoid the need to resubmit applications, reducing both the financial and time – related costs associated with the trademark registration process.This article delves into the available methods of China Trademark Search, and how to interpret the results.