(Adopted at the 4th Meeting of the Standing Committee of the Sixth National People’s Congress on March 12,1984

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General Information
1.Types of patent: invention patent, utility model patent, and design patent.
2.Examination procedures:
(1) Invention: acceptance, preliminary examination, publication, substantive examination and grant.
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General Information

For recordation of the assignment of registered trademark, an application should be filed by both the assignor and assignee. The assignee should proceed with the assignment procedures.

Application Requirement for Assignment of Registered Trademark
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1. General Information

Any person may file an opposition against the trademark which has been preliminarily approved and published within three months from the date of publication.

After receiving a copy of the "Application for Trademark Opposition" as well as the relevant documents dispatched by the Chinese Trademark Office, the opposer should make observations within the specified time limit. Where no response is made before the expiration of the time limit,
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If not satisfied with the rejection made by the Chinese Patent Office, the applicant may submit a request for reexamination to the Patent Reexamination Board within three (3) months from the date of receipt of the rejection notification, stating his reasons.
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General Information

The Chinese Trademark Office accepts trademark applications for registration on goods as well as on services; applications for registration of certificate marks and collective marks are also accepted.
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Application for Trademark Registration

A trademark is a sign that identifies and distinguishes the source of the goods or services of one party from those of others. In market economy, trademarks play a significant role in guiding market business, boosting national economy and protecting consumers’ rights and interests.
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