Practice-area sequence. The sections below are specific to this guide.
1MapBrands, patents, secrets
2FileCNIPA & first-to-file timing
3WatchPlatforms & counterfeits
4EnforceAdmin, civil or criminal
Working file · authority, workflow and evidence
Free checklist · Brand protection
Trademark Squat Response Checklist (China)
A practical orientation checklist for foreign brand teams who just found a conflicting China trademark filing or registration — deadline triage, evidence pack, remedy choice, and counsel handoff.
Publication vs registration status check
3-month opposition window calculator prompts
Evidence inventory (relationship, use, fame, bad faith)
Fight / buy-back / rebrand decision prompts
Links to full guides and verified trademark counsel
Checklist contents (use now)
Status: Application number · publication date · registration number · classes · owner name.
Clock: If published and unregistered — days left in 3-month opposition window (Art. 33).
Ownership map: Your China filings · overseas registrations · Chinese-character marks.
Relationship: Any agent, distributor, OEM, employee, or failed JV with the filer?
Source register · primary authorities and verification
Sources & trust
How to use this guide
Primary sources for this page (editorial source-check 2026-09-19): PRC Trademark Law. Prefer the current official Chinese text of each instrument over secondary commentary. Confirm current rules with qualified counsel. This page is not legal advice.
Editorial, AI and verification policies
This page is general information for orientation. It is not legal advice and does not create an attorney–client relationship.
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