According to IPRLaoliu, the China National Intellectual Property Administration（CNIPA） recently conducted training sessions for its new online trademark service system.
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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 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.
Law | Trademark Law of the People’s Republic of China
Click on Trademark Law of the People’s Republic of China. pdf to download it directly. The Trademark Law of the People’s Republic of China plays a crucial role in regulating the registration, use, and management of trademarks in China, protecting trademark exclusive rights, maintaining market order, promoting fair competition, and economic development. Whether it is enterprises conducting commercial activities or individuals safeguarding their intellectual property rights, they cannot do without a deep understanding and compliance with this law.
Apple applies for PIXELMATOR PRO trademark in China
On May 29, 2025, IPRLaoliu learned through search that Apple had applied for the trademark “PIXELMATOR PRO” in China. The trademark application date is April 22, 2025, the trademark number is 84862509, and the international classification of the trademark is Class 9.
The “尚界” trademark has been officially transferred from Huawei to SAIC Group
According to a search by IPRLaoliu, the 1937th announcement released by the China National Intellectual Property Administration (CNIPA) Trademark Office on May 27, 2025, shows that the “尚界” trademark in International Class 12 (covering electric vehicles, self-driving cars, etc.), held by Huawei, has been officially transferred to SAIC Group. The trademark registration number is 75372688, with its validity period lasting until February 6, 2035.
BYD Files “U8L” Trademark in China: Extended Full-Size Luxury SUV Set to Enter Market
On May 27, 2025, IPR Laoliu reported through a search on the China Trademark Office website that BYD Co., Ltd. submitted an application for the “U8L” trademark in China on April 28, 2025. The trademark, classified under Class 12 (Transportation Tools) with registration number 85011037, is currently in the status of “awaiting substantive examination.” This move underscores BYD’s strategic expansion within its premium “Yangwang” series and signals the imminent market launch of the extended version of its flagship model, the Yangwang U8—the U8L.