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Steps for Trademark Registration in China
- Comprehensive Search
- Filing of Application
- Preliminary Examination
- Response to Examination Report (If any Objections)
- Publication in office gazette
- Printing in Trademarks Journal
- Opposition period (60 DAYS)
- Issuance of Registration Certificate if not Opposed by the third party
- Maintenance after Registration
- Renewal of the Registration (after 10 years)
To register a Trademark in China, you need to stay vigilant. China is first-to-file country which means, the person who will file a trademark first, will get the trademark rights and protection. Therefore, the people who are not aware of such the fact China as a mega-market, end up filing lawsuits or cancellations which cost heavily.
Registering the trademark in China should be top priority because, if you will not take it seriously you may end up losing your trademark rights in China.
Trademark First-to-File
China is a First-to-File country. The person who files the trademark will most likely get the trademark protection. However, one can file for the opposition if you believe your trademark is being copied by anyone in China. The fee for filling the Trademark is not higher and the process is very straight and simple. One can get the trademark response within 3 months from the date of filling.
Trademark Registration
If your trademark is approved by the examiner, you will get the registration certificate within 3 months from the completion of the examination. However, if you receive any objection of an earlier-filed application or similar application, you will have a chance to apply for a review.
