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Trademark to Protect Your Brand in China

First to File

Since China operates as a first to file country, no proof of use is required for trademark registration. It’s imperative that you register your Chinese trademark as soon as possible before someone else does.

Once registered, you’re protected in China for 10 years. Only then will you have the support you need from various governmental channels to properly enforce and protect your brand.

  • The General Administration of Customs (GAC)
  • The State Administration for Industry and Commerce of the People's Republic of China (SAIC)
  • Civil Court and Criminal Litigation

Rapid Growth

Over the last ten years, China’s trademark filing count has skyrocketed to astronomical heights. In 2006, for example, China filed approximately 760, 000 marks. Fast forward to 2017, during which year China filed 5,748,000 trademarks.

Given that registration is required to do business in all major Chinese markets, trademark filing is incredibly competitive — with no signs of slowing down.

World’s #1 Trademark Filer

China has the highest number of annual trademark filings worldwide. Statistics show that a total of 5,748,000 China trademarks were filed in 2017 alone — compared to just 435,384 trademarks in the United States and only 59,101 in Canada! With such rapid growth, you must register as early as possible to secure your brand.

The China Trademark Filing Process

Don’t be fooled by the numbers — China trademark filing is complicated, so let our certified trademark agents do the heavy lifting! We’ll take over the entire process from search to registration; all you have to do is choose us.
SEARCH Determine mark availability using our trademark SuperSearch™
FILE Our Chinese trademark agent files your application in as little as 7 days*
RELAX Await your CTMO trademark registration certificate!
SEARCH
Determine mark availability using our trademark SuperSearch™
FILE
Our Chinese trademark agent files your application in as little as 7 days*
RELAX
Await your CTMO trademark registration certificate!

We’ve Got You Fully Covered

With Witmart, trademark filing is only the beginning. The Chinese application process is complex, with heaps of potential time-sensitive obstacles to overcome. Once filed, let us handle any office actions and oppositions that threaten your registration. Why stop there? We also offer trademark renewal and cancellation proceedings to ensure your brand is protected at every step of the process and beyond.

Witmart Makes it Simple

Our trademark specialists work with you in your language and time zone to ensure accuracy and ease throughout the registration process.

Keep in mind that a registered China trademark protects you across Mainland China only. Hong Kong, Macau and Taiwan are each separate jurisdictions that require separate filings if you also wish to protect your brand within these locations.

No matter where you are, or where you want to trademark, Witmart does it all.

Why File With Witmart

Local Expertise

With full service coverage in 107 cities across China, Witmart is prepared with the regional familiarity required to adequately protect your business.

1000+ Filings Daily

Witmart files thousands of China trademarks every day, so you can trust us to complete your filing within just 7 business days.

Certified Trademark Agent

Foreign China trademark registrants must apply through a local agent like Witmart, to guide you through the legal, language and time zone barriers.

Top Lawyers

Our local trademark specialists collaborate directly with an incredible team of intellectual property attorneys at LongAn Law Firm in Beijing, China. One such attorney, Quan Xianzhi, was recently named among the 2019 Top Ten Patent Lawyers of the Year by the China Intellectual Property Forum. Our combined trademark expertise ensures that your business will receive the best possible brand protection.

Thousands of Happy Clients Worldwide

Total
1,750,593
TRADEMARK FILED
Since 2014
DECEMBER
26,177
TRADEMARK FILED
LAST MONTH
DECEMBER.19.2024
761
TRADEMARK FILED
YESTERDAY

Recently Registered China Trademarks Around the Globe

  • Trademark: Mitteez
    Countries filed: Canada
    Date issued: December 07, 2018
    Class: 10
    Services/Goods: Baby Mittens

    Trademark: Frizzis
    Countries filed: Canada
    Date issued: March 21, 2017
    Class: 30
    Services/Goods: Cookies with nuts; Peanut brittle; Peanut butter confectionery chips

  • Trademark: Aroundsquare
    Countries filed: Canada
    Date issued: March 07, 2018
    Class: 28
    Services/Goods: toys made using threads and different combinations of colored beads

    Trademark: Vitality Air
    Countries filed: Canada
    Date issued: March 21, 2017
    Class: 35
    Services/Goods: Online and telecommunication advertising services