China Intellectual Property Protection

China Trademark Registration and First-to-File Protection

China operates under a first-to-file trademark system. Registering your trademark in China before manufacturing or selling products can help reduce the risk of trademark squatting, customs issues and brand disputes.

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China Trademark and Patent Protection

We recommend proactive strategies to secure your trademarks, trade secrets, and designs against infringement and unauthorized export.

China Trademark Registration

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Trade Secrets and NNN Agreements

Register your trademark in China before manufacturing or selling products. Registration helps protect your brand against trademark squatting and enables Customs protection against counterfeit goods and unauthorised exports.

Protect inventions, product designs and technical innovations before manufacturing in China. Patent registration can help prevent copying, strengthen your legal position and support enforcement against infringing products.

Protect confidential product designs, manufacturing methods and commercial information before approaching a Chinese supplier. Bilingual China NNN agreements help deter unauthorised disclosure, use and circumvention.

Protect Your Intellectual Property Before Manufacturing in China

If you are planning to manufacture, source or sell products in China, arrange a confidential 20-minute discussion to explore the intellectual property protection options that may be appropriate for your business.