Online Chinese Trademark Registration

3 Steps · 100% Online · Submitted to CNIPA in 1 Business Day · Real-Time Progress Tracking

Submit Information Online

Fill in your trademark name, target registration classes, and entity credentials (company license/individual passport). The system instantly verifies information completeness and format compliance, with real-time prompts for missing/incorrect items—no manual rechecks needed. Complete entry in just 5 minutes.

Review & Payment

Your submission will undergo a fast review within 1 hour. Once approved, pay online (supports Alipay/WeChat/International Credit Cards): the fee covers “CNIPA official charges + transparent service fees” (no hidden costs). An electronic order receipt (with detailed breakdown) is generated automatically after payment.

Submit to CNIPA

Approved documents are directly submitted to CNIPA within 1 business day. Case progress syncs to your personal dashboard (mobile-accessible), with instant notifications for key milestones (e.g., acceptance notice, review status)—plus downloadable electronic copies of all official documents.

Why Your Brand Needs a Chinese Trademark

Protect your intellectual property in the world’s second-largest economy with proper registration.

Tap China’s 1.4B Market

Legally market, sell, and promote your brand in the world’s second-largest economy. A registered trademark lets you access e-commerce platforms (e.g., Taobao, JD) and physical retail channels in China—unlocking billions in consumer spending potential.

Boost Local Consumer Trust

Chinese consumers prioritize brands with official trademarks (a sign of legitimate, compliant operation). A registered mark enhances your brand’s local reputation, boosts customer trust, and drives higher conversion rates in both online and offline channels.

Protect Your Brand

China follows a “first-to-file” trademark system: whoever registers first owns the right. Without registration, your brand risks being hijacked by third parties, leading to costly disputes or being barred from the market entirely.

Document Checklist (For Enterprises/Individuals)

Templates available for direct download; prepare as required


Scanned copy of company registration certificate
Required
Power of Attorney (template provided by us, needs company seal)
Required
Trademark sample (JPG/PDF, resolution ≥300dpi)
Required
Company name (Chinese/English) + address (for CNIPA filing)
Required

Scanned copy of passport (validity ≥6 months)
Required
Power of Attorney (template provided by us, needs signature)
Required
Trademark sample (JPG/PDF, resolution ≥300dpi)
Required
Individual name (Chinese/English)
Required

Full Process of Chinese Trademark Registration

Deliverables & Audit Criteria Included — Each step clearly defines “what to do, what to receive, and compliance requirements”

1
Precise Search + Pre-Audit (1-2 Working Days)

Conduct “similarity search + distinctiveness analysis” based on the CNIPA database, and issue the 《Trademark Registration Feasibility Report》.

Audit Criteria: No identical/similar trademarks, compliance with the distinctiveness requirements of the Trademark Law

Deliverables: 《Trademark Registration Feasibility Report》, Suggested Trademark Classification List

2
Document Preparation + Translation & Audit (3-5 Working Days)

You provide basic documents; we handle translation, format adjustment, and notarization assistance (if needed) to ensure compliance with CNIPA requirements.

Audit Criteria: Clear documents, accurate translation, complete seals/signatures

Deliverables: Approved document package (directly submittable to CNIPA)

3
Official Submission + Acceptance (1 Working Day)

Submit the application to CNIPA (China National Intellectual Property Administration), obtain the 《Trademark Acceptance Notice》 within 1 working day, and the mark may be used with “TM” notation.

Audit Criteria: Complete application documents, full payment of fees

Deliverables: 《Trademark Acceptance Notice》 (electronic version), Application Number

4
Substantive Examination (4-6 Months)

CNIPA reviews whether the trademark meets registration criteria; if issues exist, a 《Rejection Notice》 will be issued (we provide free response plans).

Audit Criteria: No prohibited clauses, no similarity conflicts, compliance with category requirements

Deliverables: 《Preliminary Examination Announcement Notice》 or 《Rejection Notice》 (including response plans)

5
Announcement + Certificate Issuance (3+1 Months)

Preliminary examination announcement for 3 months (approval if no objections), CNIPA issues the 《Trademark Registration Certificate》.

Audit Criteria: No objections during the announcement period, no priority claims from third parties

Deliverables: 《Trademark Registration Certificate》 (electronic version), 《Trademark Usage Guide》