China Trademark Registration
Basic Fees (One mark one class)Search: USD 200 Application: USD 260 Registration: USD 0
Unless otherwise
indicated, the China Trademark Registration stated in this quotation refers to
trademark registrations in accordance with the Trademark Law of the People’s
Republic of China. All fees in this quotation
are valid until 30 September
2023.
The legal basis of
China's trademark is the Trademark Law of the People’s Republic of China. China
is a member of the Paris Convention and the Madrid Union. China adopts first-to-file
basis for trademark protection. Trademark registration is valid for 10 years
from the date of registration and could be renewed for 10 years before the
expiry date.
Trademark Office of CNIPA will no longer issue paper Certificate of Registration for the registrations and other trademark applications that are published from 1 January 2022. Only an electronic Certificate of Registration will be issued.
|
Service |
Fees (USD) |
|
Word mark search (optional) |
200 |
|
Application (10 items) - Each class |
260 |
|
Registration |
Waived |
* Each item in excess of 20 will be charged with an extra fee of USD10.
The fees cover the following services:-
(1) Conduct 1-time preliminary identical search for word mark – without report;
(2) Analysis the registrability of the mark;
(3) Classify the goods/services;
(4) Translate the goods/services into the specified language (first 20 items at no cost);
(5) Country-specific adaptation and conversion of goods/services designation where applicable (first 20 items at no cost).
Notes:
(1) All fees are exclusive of bank charges, priority claim, notarization or legalization fees, courier fees (mailing of Power of Attorney or Certificate of Registration) and taxes, if any.
(2) The fees quoted above apply only to trademark applications which are unrejected, unopposed and proceed without any complications. If the application is being rejected or opposed or complication is incurred, we can help to respond and our fees will be quoted upon request.
| (1) | A simply signed Power of Attorney (POA) (to be prepared by Kaizen). |
| (2) | A duly completed trademark search/registration order form (to be provided by Kaizen). |
| (3) | A soft copy of the trademark in JPEG format. |
| (4) | A copy of identity proof of the applicant (passport for individuals and Business Registration Certificate/Certificate of Incorporation for companies). |
| (5) | A priority document when priority is claimed. The document can be filed within 3 months after the filing date of the application (extra charge will be charged for filing priority claim documents). |
| (1) | Kaizen acknowledges the information including the specimens of mark, its goods/services and registration details, then provides the latest quotation, preliminary advice and classifies your goods/services; |
| (2) | After the quotation has been confirmed, client will be required to complete our Trademark Search/ Registration Order Form and send it back to Kaizen by email, fax or post; |
| (3) | Once receipt of the payment for pre-filing search, Kaizen will conduct the pre-filing search (if requested). The search report will be sent to client within 15 working days (based on the duration of the official search); |
| (4) | Client could refer to our analysis and suggestion in the search report and decide whether to file the application. Kaizen will file trademark application to CTMO upon receipt of your payment and instruction; |
| (5) | CTMO will conduct a search of the trademarks records to see if the same or similar trademark has already been registered or been applied for by another trader in the same or similar class. They will also see if the trademark satisfies the registration requirements laid down in the PRC Trademark Law. If the requirements for registration are not met, the Examiner will object to the mark; |
| (6) | Once your trademark has been accepted for registration, it will be published on the Trademark Gazette; |
| (7) | If no objection by a third party, a registration certificate will be issued by CTMO. We will review and send the certificate to you. |
Our fees for each stage of an application are to be invoiced and settled before the commencement of each stage of service. If a China or Taiwan Value-Added Tax invoice is required, 7.5% or 5% additional charge will be incurred.
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Refund Policy
In any case you pay us our fees for all three stages of an application, and the search result indicates that there is an identical mark already in the register, the application for filing should not be proceeded, the fees for services not performed, i.e., filing for application and issuing of certificate of registration will be refunded, after deducting bank wiring charge.
