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.
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.
Short, plain-English explainers we wrote for brand owners and their advisers.
Open a matter on the main site — filing, search, renewal or recordal. We reply in English.
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