{"id":10393,"date":"2022-02-03T08:49:19","date_gmt":"2022-02-03T08:49:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/blog\/?p=10393"},"modified":"2022-02-03T08:50:52","modified_gmt":"2022-02-03T08:50:52","slug":"how-to-obtain-trademark-registration-in-china","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/blog\/how-to-obtain-trademark-registration-in-china\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Obtain Trademark Registration in China? &#8211; An Overview"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-drop-cap\">If you are planning to do a business or export your products overseas, then you have done the basic preparations, like Trademark Registration. <a href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/trademark-registration\" class=\"text-primary\"><strong>Trademark Registration<\/strong><\/a> should be the 1<sup>st<\/sup> step an exporter should take. Without a Trademark, you cannot sell or distribute your products\/goods overseas and they won&#8217;t be safeguarded from business identity theft. Unbeknown to most exporters, China is the first to file nation in Trademark Registration. If other people use your products, ideas and obtain Trademark Registration in China, they will get exclusive rights to your product.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Additionally,\nthere are several factors you should consider about Trademark Registration in\nChina, comprising the process, fees, importance of Trademark, and many more.\nScroll down to check more details regarding Trademark Registration in China.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_65 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-light-blue ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a3ae9d039db7\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a3ae9d039db7\"  aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/blog\/how-to-obtain-trademark-registration-in-china\/#Why_is_it_necessary_to_obtain_Trademark_Registration_in_China\" title=\"Why is it\nnecessary to obtain Trademark Registration in China?\">Why is it\nnecessary to obtain Trademark Registration in China?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/blog\/how-to-obtain-trademark-registration-in-china\/#Procedure_for_Trademark_Registration_in_China\" title=\"Procedure for\nTrademark Registration in China\">Procedure for\nTrademark Registration in China<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/blog\/how-to-obtain-trademark-registration-in-china\/#Cost_for_Trademark_Registration_in_China\" title=\"Cost for\nTrademark Registration in China\">Cost for\nTrademark Registration in China<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/blog\/how-to-obtain-trademark-registration-in-china\/#Validity_of_Trademark_Registration_in_China\" title=\"Validity of\nTrademark Registration in China\">Validity of\nTrademark Registration in China<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/blog\/how-to-obtain-trademark-registration-in-china\/#Conclusion\" title=\"Conclusion\">Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_it_necessary_to_obtain_Trademark_Registration_in_China\"><\/span>Why is it\nnecessary to obtain Trademark Registration in China?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The\n1<sup>st<\/sup> country you must file your Trademark in is China, and other\npeople who filed it first will have access to the rights for selling &amp;\ndistributing the product or good. That is why registering a Trademark is vital.\nRemember, even if you are the good or product creator, all your work will be\nuseless if others secure a Trademark before you. You can&#8217;t sell your product in\nChina via a local distributor as well if your products have not been registered\nyet. This means the work of the actual or original creator is still valued. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Procedure_for_Trademark_Registration_in_China\"><\/span>Procedure for\nTrademark Registration in China<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The\ncomplete procedure for Trademark Registration in China takes more time than you\nexpect. Below are the steps you need to do when you apply for a Trademark\nRegistration in China:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol><li>The 1st thing you need to do is conduct <a class=\"text-primary\" href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/trademark-search\"><strong>Trademark Search<\/strong><\/a> and verify if the Trademark or brand name you are applying for is already registered or not. If it is, then you will face a big problem. It may be due to Trademark Squatters who registered your products or goods to profit from them. <\/li><li>After that, fill up the Trademark application form and submit it with other vital documents, like Power of Attorney, copies of certificates, special certificates, instruction letters, and priority documents. You will submit these to <strong><em>SAIC or State Administration for Industry and Commerce<\/em><\/strong><sup><a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/State_Administration_for_Industry_and_Commerce\" class=\"text-primary\"><strong>[1]<\/strong><\/a><\/sup>, which processes &amp; handles all the submitted papers.<\/li><li>Once you submit your documents to SAIC, they will examine your application and notify you whether extra documents are required.<\/li><li>If you pass the review, you will need to wait for 12 months to complete the starting registration process.<\/li><li>After the previous step, you will wait for another 2 months for the consent and issuance of the Trademark Registration Certificate.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>As\nyou can see the procedure for Trademark Registration in China may take over a\nyear. Hence, it would be best to finish the process before entering the Chinese\nmarket.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cost_for_Trademark_Registration_in_China\"><\/span>Cost for\nTrademark Registration in China<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>The\nusual fees you need to pay for Trademark Registration in China are as follows:<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>The initial verification of\nTrademark may cost you around 120 US Dollars;<\/li><li>The Trademark Registration fee\nand lawyer\u2019s fee may cost around 1000 US Dollars;<\/li><li>Additional Government\nprocessing may cost you around 100 US Dollars.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Validity_of_Trademark_Registration_in_China\"><\/span>Validity of\nTrademark Registration in China<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Both\nnational and international Trademarks are valid for ten years. However, you\nneed to apply for six months renewal before the date of expiration to extend\nthe Trademark for another ten years. Moreover, you must use the registered good\nand keep it circulated within 3 years, or else you will lose your Trademark.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Failure\nto renew the Trademark within time would mean the cancellation of your\nTrademark. Unluckily, there are cases of forgotten validity dates. Due to this,\nthe owner of the Trademark will have to file again from the starting, which is\nmore expensive than the Renewal of Trademark. To prevent this, ensure to file\nfor renewal application 6 months in advance and always check the validity date\nof your product.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span>Conclusion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Many exporters don&#8217;t know the significance of applying for Trademark Registration in China. Failure to register a brand name or Trademark on time may result in someone else doing it instead, so they have full rights &amp; authority over your product. They can distribute &amp; sell it across the country and the potential income may be gone in an instant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"text-left\"><b>Read our Article<\/b>:<mark style=\"background: #fffd03 !important;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/blog\/is-it-possible-to-get-trademark-protection-for-cryptocurrency\/\">Is It Possible to Get Trademark Protection for Cryptocurrency?\n<\/a><\/mark><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you are planning to do a business or export your products overseas, then you have done the basic preparations, like Trademark Registration. Trademark Registration should be the 1st step an exporter should take. Without a Trademark, you cannot sell or distribute your products\/goods overseas and they won&#8217;t be safeguarded from business identity theft. 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