Law: Trademark Law 1982 (China)

Analysis reveals mobile apps constitute evidence of use in trademark cancellation or invalidation actions

A deep dive into two Beijing High Court judgments indicates that a company’s use of its own mobile app constitutes trademark use and can therefore maintain registration in the face of cancellation or invalidation actions. Businesses should be aware of this when dealing with trademark challenges in China.

18 July 2024

CNIPA highlights critical aspects of trademark assignment in published guidelines

The published Guidelines on Trademark Assignment Procedures aim to help assignees follow the process of trademark registration. It is crucial for rights holders to understand these guidelines to facilitate smooth and cost-effective assignment.

11 April 2024

Article 19(4) and the actions of trademark agencies: insights from the ZHAI DIAN SHE case

One of the top 10 cases of 2023, as recently selected by the Beijing High People's Court, considers how trademark registrations can become tainted by the actions of trademark agencies.

26 March 2024