China Trademark Protection Tips for International Brands. Practical guides on how to protect your brand in China -- from the first-to-file rule to CNIPA filing steps and squatter defense.
· 18 min read · By Logo China Pro
CNIPA rejected 780,000 bad-faith filings in 2025. Discover the 7 most common reasons foreign trademarks get rejected -- and how to avoid each one.
· 30 min read · By Logo China Pro
Choosing a Chinese brand name that avoids trademark rejection and squatting. Phonetic, semantic and hybrid naming strategies with real CNIPA filing tips and the MUJI case study.
· 17 min read · By Logo China Pro
AI-generated logos face a 90%+ rejection rate at CNIPA when all risk vectors combine. Learn why, what courts say, and how to file a mark that actually passes.
· 16 min read · By Logo China Pro
Madrid Protocol or direct CNIPA filing? Cost, timeline and risk comparison for China trademarks in 2026 with WIPO fee data and CNIPA fast-track rules.
· 17 min read · By Logo China Pro
Your OEM factory registered your brand in China behind your back. Learn 4 legal paths to recover your trademark -- Article 15 invalidation, opposition, negotiated transfer, and non-use cancellation.
· 20 min read · By Logo China Pro
Three out of four Chinese registrations face non-use cancellation risk. How che san works, 2027 ex officio changes, evidence rules, success rates, and defense strategies.
· 20 min read · By Logo China Pro
46% of China trademark applications hit a refusal wall. The 15-day deadline, success-rate breakdown by refusal type, Chesan strategy, and real cost numbers -- in plain English.
· 18 min read · By Logo China Pro
Your OEM factory registered your brand in China? Your shipments can be seized at customs. Learn how Amazon sellers lose control -- and how to get it back.
· 15 min read · By Logo China Pro
Free step-by-step guide to searching China's CNIPA trademark database. Check availability, spot conflicts, and cut refusal risk before filing your application in 2026.
· 15 min read · By Logo China Pro
Compare the four tiers of China trademark services in 2026 -- from $99 DIY platforms to $2,500 law firms. Real prices, hidden costs, and which tier fits your brand.
· 12 min read · By Logo China Pro
CNIPA August 2026 suspension rules: 7 mandatory + 3 discretionary scenarios for trademark review pauses. How to use them strategically to overcome rejections.
· 10 min read · By Logo China Pro
China trademark law 2027 overhaul: dynamic marks, 2-month opposition, CNIPA proactive cancellation. 8 key changes for foreign brands.
· 23 min read · By Logo China Pro
In China, whoever registers a trademark first owns it -- not who uses it first. Learn how this affects your brand and how to protect it before it's too late.
· 20 min read · By Logo China Pro
Complete guide to China trademark registration for international businesses. Covering the process, costs, timeline, and common pitfalls.
· 24 min read · By Logo China Pro
Trademark squatters register foreign brand names and demand ransom. Learn the common tactics they use and how to protect your brand proactively.
· 6 min read · By Logo China Pro
On July 2, 2026, the Suzhou Intermediate Court awarded Louis Vuitton 10.3 million yuan against Molly Tea in a landmark China trademark case. Here is what foreign brands must learn.
· 19 min read · By Logo China Pro
First-to-file, 45 classes, 9-12 months, 35% rejection rate. The essential facts every foreign brand needs before filing a trademark in China.
· 8 min read · By Logo China Pro
CNIPA official fees, agent costs, hidden charges -- a complete breakdown of what foreign brands actually pay to register a trademark in China in 2026.
· 24 min read · By Logo China Pro
China trademark timeline 2026: 8-11 months filing to certificate. Phase-by-phase breakdown with current 3-month opposition period (2 months from Jan 1, 2027).
· 7 min read · By Logo China Pro
July 24, 2026 tariffs at 12.5% expose U.S. brands to China trademark squatting risks. Learn 3-step registration process before Q4 backlog hits. Not legal advice.