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Protecting and enforcing patents, trademarks, copyright, and trade secrets in China—filing strategy, first-to-file realities, platform enforcement, and litigation/arbitration options.
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17 Jul 2026
Same-Class Trademark Enforcement for Regional Brands
Oscar Ni, a lawyer based in Laiwu, Shandong, regularly fields questions that begin with a commercial goal and end with Chinese filings or dispute pathways. The topics below conver…
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16 Jul 2026
Foreign Trademarks and Brand Protection Inside China
Ting Wan, a lawyer based in Guyuan, Ningxia, regularly fields questions that begin with a simple commercial goal and end with a stack of Chinese filings. The topics below follow t…
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16 Jul 2026
Same-Class Trademark Infringement and Brand Enforcement in China
Jun Tang, a lawyer based in Diqing, Yunnan, regularly fields questions that begin with a simple commercial goal and end with a stack of Chinese filings. The topics below follow th…
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16 Jul 2026
Trademark Registration in China: A Strategic Guide for Foreign Brands Entering the Market
Trademark Rights in China: Registration, Protection, and Legal Framework key features of trademark rights. Exclusive use means only the registrant may use the trademark for the re…
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16 Jul 2026
Copyright Protection in China: What Foreign Creators Need to Know
Understanding Copyright Protection in China Alice Huang, an attorney based in Hanzhong, Shaanxi Province, provides an overview of the legal landscape surrounding this topic as it…
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15 Jul 2026
Trademark Protection for Foreign Brands in China: Why Registration Matters and How to Secure Your Rights
For foreign brand owners operating in or exporting to China, trademark protection is not optional. China operates a first-to-file trademark system, meaning the first party to file…
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15 Jul 2026
Trademark Registration and Brand Protection for Foreign Companies in the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei Region
Foreign companies operating in the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei region face distinct intellectual property challenges in protecting their brands. The first-to-file principle under China'…
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15 Jul 2026
Patent Protection Strategy for Manufacturers Supplying Global Buyers
Manufacturers in inland China increasingly supply global brands that demand IP clarity. Patent strategy is a portfolio and contract problem, not a single filing event. This articl…
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15 Jul 2026
Trademark Protection for Foreign Brands Entering the Henan Market
China’s trademark system is primarily first-to-file. Foreign brands that wait until products ship into Henan—or until a distributor asks for authorization—often discover blocking…
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15 Jul 2026
Trademark Registration and Protection in China: A Guide for Fujian Businesses
China operates the world's largest trademark system, with over 9 million trademark applications filed annually. For businesses operating in Nanping and throughout Fujian Province,…
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14 Jul 2026
Trademark Registration in China: A Practical Guide for Foreign Brands
Trademark registration in China operates on a first-to-file basis, meaning that the first person to file a trademark application obtains the exclusive rights, regardless of prior…
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14 Jul 2026
Patent Protection in China: A Practical Guide for Foreign Companies
China has become the world's largest patent filing jurisdiction, handling over 1.5 million patent applications annually. For foreign companies operating in or exporting to China,…
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13 Jul 2026
Patent Infringement Damages at Guangzhou IP Court: How Chinese Courts Calculate Compensation for Foreign Rights Holders
The Guangzhou Intellectual Property Court has emerged as one of China's most important forums for patent infringement litigation, handling a significant caseload of high-value tec…
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08 Jul 2026
Patent Protection and Intellectual Property Rights in China
China's patent system offers protection for inventions, utility models, and designs through a legal framework that has undergone significant development in recent years. Understan…
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06 Jul 2026
A Brief Introduction to Patent Registration in China
Step 1: Obtain Qualified AttorneyPatents registration is quite complicated in China, thus it is essential to find a patent or intellectual property lawyer in China to accomplish t…
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