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35 articles · Latest update 13 Sep 2026
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06 Aug 2026
Not legal advice. This page chooses the CNIPA door. Opposition SOP, 撤三 SOP and buy-back are sister pages. Opposition is 3 months now; 2 months in the 2026 revision text (expected…
06 Aug 2026
A Chinese trademark opposition challenges an application during the statutory period after preliminary publication and before registration. The opponent should verify the official…
06 Aug 2026
China’s trademark system generally rewards the first valid applicant, so overseas use or ownership of a foreign registration does not automatically secure the corresponding mark i…
05 Aug 2026
Not legal advice. A China registration does not protect a US listing or an EU shop. Official fees change — this page does not quote them.Going global with a Chinese brand is a new…
30 Jul 2026
Mainland China is a first-to-file trademark system. Use in another country, or even use in China without a filing, generally does not beat an earlier CNIPA application except in l…
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