Yes, it can be renewed. Trademarks can still be submitted for renewal as long as they have not been expired for more than six months. However, compared to renewing a trademark that is still within its validity period, this will incur an additional late renewal fee.
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New URLs for China’s Trademark Gazette System and Other Platforms to Take Effect from August 6
Today, the China National Intellectual Property Administration (CNIPA) Trademark Office released the “Notice on URL Changes for the Trademark Gazette System, Trademark Decision Publication System, and Trademark Registration Certificate Publicity System.”
Can place names be registered as trademarks in China?
According to Article 10 of the Trademark Law of the People’s Republic of China:
When did China completely cease issuing paper trademark registration certificates?
China completely ceased issuing paper trademark registration certificates effective January 1, 2022. According to the CNIPA Announcement on Adjusting the Issuance Method for Trademark Registration Certificates (No. 453):
Is there a fee for obtaining a trademark registration certificate in China?
No. There is no fee for obtaining a trademark registration certificate in China. Currently, trademark registration certificates in China are issued electronically, and paper certificates are no longer issued.
Attention global entrepreneurs: When naming a brand, please prioritize the registrability of Chinese trademarks!
Dear global entrepreneurs:When you are passionately brainstorming the perfect name for a new brand, please make sure to include a key factor in your core consideration: whether this name can be successfully registered as a trademark in China?
China to Launch New Online Trademark Service System
According to IPRLaoliu, the China National Intellectual Property Administration（CNIPA） recently conducted training sessions for its new online trademark service system.
A Must-Read: Tutorial on Registering Trademarks in China for Singapore Companies
When conducting business in the Chinese market, trademark registration is an important step to protect the brand. For Singaporean enterprises, it is crucial to understand the Chinese trademark registration process, required materials and precautions. This tutorial will detail how Singaporean enterprises can apply for trademarks in China to ensure effective protection of brand rights and interests.
The number of valid trademark registrations in China has exceeded 48 million
As of May 15, 2023, the number of valid registered trademarks in China has reached 48959302. … The number of valid trademark registrations in China has exceeded 48 millionRead more
China releases fast track examination method for trademark registration applications to support the development of strategic emerging industries
For strategic emerging industries, time is the market and competitiveness. In the rapidly developing field of … China releases fast track examination method for trademark registration applications to support the development of strategic emerging industriesRead more