On June 26, 2026, the Standing Committee of China's National People's Congress passed the newly revised Trademark Law of the People's Republic of China (the 2026 Revision). The new law, which contains 87 articles across nine chapters, will take effect on

On June 26, 2026, Chinas Standing Committee of the National People's Congress passed the newly revised Trademark Law of the People's Republic of China (the 2026 Revision). The new law consists of 87 articles across nine chapters and will take effect on Ja

On June 26, 2026, Chinas Standing Committee of the National People's Congress passed the newly revised Trademark Law of the People's Republic of China (the 2026 Revision). The new law expands to 87 articles across nine chapters, compared with the current

The current Trademark Law (fourth revision in 2019) contains 73 articles across 8 chapters. On December 22, 2025, the draft revision of the Trademark Law (exposure draft) was submitted for first review to the Standing Committee of the National People's Co

This article introduces the "cancellation for non-use" procedure under Chinese trademark law, including the legal grounds, key steps, and required documents, helping rights holders understand how to file a cancellation action or defend against one.

This article systematically explains trademark reverse passing off, a special type of trademark infringement, from three perspectives: conceptual analysis, case study, and practical advice.

This article provides a professional overview of the core steps and essential documents required for trademark application, helping you grasp the key points clearly.

This article will break down, one by one, the signs that are absolutely prohibited from being registered or used under Article 10 of the Trademark Law, helping you avoid the "minefields" of Trademark Law right from the very first step of brand naming.

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