Do I Need to Register My Trademark in China?
If your product will enter the Chinese market sooner or later, you’d better register your trademark in China.
Anti-Counterfeiting & IP Protection
Does China Use First-to-file Trademark Regime?
Yes. If you and another applicant both apply to register an identical or similar trademark, whoever files the application first shall own the trademark.
How Long Does It Take to Register a Trademark in China?
Normally, it takes 10-12 months to register a trademark in China.
How to Combat Counterfeiting on Alibaba, Taobao and Tmall?
You can register an intellectual property rights (IPR) complaint account on Alibaba (including Taobao, Tmall, 1688.com and Alibaba.com) and file a complaint against counterfeit products in person or through an agent.
What Documents Should I Prepare to Request Taobao to Remove Counterfeit Products?- Anti-Counterfeit in China
You only need to prepare proof of identity, proof of intellectual property rights (IPR) and proof of authorization.
How to Ask Alibaba to Protect Your IP? Complain about Counterfeit Products on Sale – Anti-Counterfeit in China
If you find products infringing your IPR on Taobao, Tmall, 1688.com, AliExpress and Alibaba.com, you can file a complaint with Alibaba and ask Alibaba to remove the product links.