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CNIPA-recorded local agent

Your China trademark agent
for filings & recordals

Foreign applicants must file through a local agent recorded with the China National Intellectual Property Administration (CNIPA). MY CNTM is that agent — handling the Chinese-language paperwork while you keep working with your client in English.

Why appoint a local China agent?

A China trademark application, opposition or recordal cannot be lodged directly by a foreign party. A recorded local agent is required by law — and the right agent saves your client time and risk.

  • CNIPA requires it. Every foreign filing goes through a locally recorded agent. We are on the official record as your representative.
  • Chinese documents, handled. We prepare the Chinese translations needed for filing — ordinary translation prepared specifically for China trademark matters, included in the quoted fee.
  • You stay in English. We report deadlines, office actions and results in English, so you remain your client's local counsel without a China desk.
  • One matter, full lifecycle. From clearance and filing through renewal and recordals, the same agent keeps the file consistent.

How a typical matter runs

  1. Intake in English You send the mark, goods/services and target classes. We confirm strategy and translate the power of attorney into compliant Chinese.
  2. We file & prosecute We submit through CNIPA and answer every office action in Chinese and English until registration or renewal is secured.
  3. You stay informed Clear English updates at each stage, with deadlines tracked so nothing lapses.
Free guides

Practical reading for foreign filers

Short, plain-English explainers we wrote for brand owners and their advisers.

Ready to appoint your China agent?

Open a matter on the main site — filing, search, renewal or recordal. We reply in English.

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