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.
China trademarks
Can U.S. individuals apply to register China trademarks?
Yes, U.S. individuals may apply to register China trademarks but must comply with special provisions for foreign applicants under China’s Trademark Law. U.S. individuals should entrust trademark applications to legally established trademark agencies. However, those with permanent residence in China may apply directly.