It’s Thursday again. While searching for Thursday-related trademarks, IPRlaoliu discovered that KFC submitted a “冷静星期四” trademark application in China on April 17, 2025. The application number is 84766210, classified under International Class 30. The goods covered include tea, coffee, tea-based beverages, ice cream, biscuits, and other products.
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KFC has filed multiple applications for COL. HARLAND SANDERS trademarks in China
According to IPRLaoliu research, KFC has applied for several COL. HARLAND SANDERS trademarks in China, with registration numbers 83291221, 83287897, 76774924, and 76772333.
Can portraits be used for trademark registration in China?
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.
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 registration varies depending on the application method, as follows: Paper application: … What is the official fee for trademark registration in China?Read more
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.