Registering a design patent in China is a strategic move to safeguard your product’s unique aesthetic features, including shape, pattern, colour, and combination thereof. This protection deters unauthorized use or imitation within China’s vast market. Know...
Key Takeaways Alibaba operates two IP protection platforms: one for domestic marketplaces (Taobao, Tmall, 1688) and one for international platforms (Alibaba.com, AliExpress, Lazada). The full takedown process takes 6-16 days: 3 days for IP verification + 3...
A Cease & Desist (C&D) letter is a formal notice sent to an individual or business infringing upon your intellectual property (IP) rights. It’s a cost-effective and time-efficient method to enforce your rights, often prompting the infringing party to...
Entering the PCT national phase in China through CNIPA (China National Intellectual Property Administration) is essential for foreign inventors seeking patent protection in one of the world’s largest markets. Timely filing, accurate Chinese...
China Customs IP protection lets you stop counterfeit and infringing goods at the border — before they reach a buyer, a port, or a container ship. To do it, you record your trademark, patent or copyright with the General Administration of Customs of China (GACC). Once...
Foreign citizens and legal entities without a domicile in China must retain Chinese-registered lawyer to take a lawsuit when they find that their rights or interests have been infringed (such as producing or selling counterfeits) in China. Understand the Types of...
