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Register Patent in China

In China, there are three types of inventions:

Invention patent

utility model

Design patent

How much does it cost?

Service application fee Real trial Authorization fee Attorney fee
Stamp taxs Attorney fee
Invention Patent $175 $550 $5 $276 $2200
Design Patent $110 no $5 $180 $1000
Design Patent $110 no $5 $180 $800

 * Patents filed in China include inventions, utility models and design patents

 * The above quotation does not include the translation fee


Cost of translation:

Language Cost to Chinese/1000 words
English $55
German $120
Russian $90
Arabic $80
Spanish $120
Portuguese $110
Japanese $80

How long does it take?

Normally, it takes about 12-15 months from filing a patent application to getting a certificate.

Submit

Confirm

review

14 days

accept

7 days

The trial

6-9 moths

announcement

3 moths

success

finish

Document Requirements

Type Required Documents Term of Validity Period
Invention Patent
  • Name of the invention
  • Name and address of the applicant
  • Name and address of the inventor
  • Patent documents*
Renewable each year upon the end of the first year of grant up to 20 years.
Utility Model Patent
  • Name of the invention
  • Name and address of the applicant
  • Name and address of the inventor
  • Patent documents*
Renewable upon the end of the first year from the submission date for application, up to 10 years.
Design Patent
  • Name of the design
  • Name and address of the applicant
  • Name and address of the designer
  • Drawings of the designed product
  • Brief description of the appearance design
Renewed upon the end of the first year from the submission date for application up to 10 years.
*The patent documents include:

Claim: describe the protection scope of the patented technology

Abstract: provide the outline of the key technical aspect of the patent

Specification: provide written details and features of the patented technology

Drawings: illustrate structures or details of the patent

Requirements

In order to file a trademark application, please provide us with the following information:

1. Trademark (If it is a logo, please provide us with the logo data, preferably larger than 600 pixels x  600 pixels in jpg format.)

2. POA (will offer by Guocai ,just sign for us )

3. the copy of business license

4. Applicant's full name in Chinese

5. Applicant's full address in Chinese

6. Applicant's nationality 

Our Trademark services

Conducting trademark searches and providing registrability advice.

Preparing and filing trademark applications in Chinese.

Prosecution of trademark applications in China.

Handling trademark oppositions, cancellations, and invalidations.

Preparing and recording assignments and trademark licenses.

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FAQ

  • Q: Which is the official website trademark inquiry in China?

    you can tail your registered in official website : http://sbj.cnipa.gov.cn/ 

  • Q: How long does the Chinese trademark need to be renewed?

    every 10 years 

  • Q: Can graphics be registered in China?

    Graphics in China can be registered alone, can also be registered with the combination of  words

  • Q: If there are similar trademarks, can I still register my trademark?

    high risk , you should invalidation first .

  • Q: Problem: Incomplete or inaccurate search, overlooking similar trademarks.

    Solution: Use the official trademark search system of the National Intellectual Property Administration and third - party platforms. Entrust professional agencies if needed.

  • Q: Problem: Similar to existing or previously - applied trademarks, leading to rejection.

    Solution: Thoroughly search and analyze before application. If rejected, decide if review is needed. If so, prepare evidence and apply for review with the Trademark Review and Adjudication Board.

  • Q: Problem: Lack of distinctiveness, not recognized.

    Solution: Design unique trademarks, avoid common and descriptive elements. If rejected after submission, provide usage evidence to prove acquired distinctiveness.

  • Q: Problem: Wrong or improper class selection, inaccurate protection scope.

    Solution: Study the classification table carefully before application. Select classes and items according to your actual situation. Consult professionals if unsure.

  • Q: Problem: Incomplete or non - standard materials, causing correction requests or non - acceptance.

    Solution: Follow the trademark office's requirements to ensure complete and standard materials. Fill out the application carefully. Correct and resubmit promptly if notified.

  • Q: Problem: Long review period.

    Solution: Be patient and monitor the progress. Check via the trademark office's website or through an agency.