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16 Jul 2026

Trade Secrets Under Chinese IP Law: Protection for Foreign Firms

Guoqiang Zhao, a lawyer based in Honghe, Yunnan, regularly fields questions that begin with a simple commercial goal and end with a stack of Chinese filings. The topics below foll…
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…
16 Jul 2026

Trademark Registration and Brand Protection in China: A Foreign Brand Guide

Trademark protection in China is essential for foreign brand owners who manufacture, sell, or license products in the Chinese market. China operates ... Updated 2026 guides (recom…
16 Jul 2026

Patent Protection for Foreign Companies in China: What You Need to Know

Patent protection in China is a critical consideration for foreign companies that develop or commercialize technology in the Chinese market. With Chi...Patent protection in China…
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…
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'…
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…
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…
15 Jul 2026

Trademark Protection for Foreign Brands Entering Southwest China

Foreign clients dealing with trademarks in Qiandongnan, Guizhou, need more than a statute list. They need a sequence: facts, authorities, Chinese operative documents, and deadline…
15 Jul 2026

Trademark Registration and Enforcement in China: A Practical Guide for Foreign Businesses Protecting Their Brands

Trademark protection is a critical concern for foreign businesses operating in China, where the first-to-file system creates both opportunities and risks. Understanding the tradem…
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,…
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…
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,…
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…
09 Jul 2026

Intellectual Property Protection for Foreign Companies in China: Patents, Trademarks, and Enforcement

Intellectual Property Protection for Foreign Companies in China: Patents, Trademarks, and Enforcement For foreign companies doing business in China, protecting intellectual proper…

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