Category: Trademark
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Successful Trademark Transfer in Just Over Two Months!
With the Trademark Office’s system reopening after the holiday, Lao Yang from Putui Intellectual Property received confirmation of a successful trademark transfer. Despite the extended break, processing was unaffected: the transfer, submitted in mid-November last year, completed in approximately two and a half months. Key considerations for transfers: Similar trademarks must be transferred together to…
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Live-Streaming Influencers Gain Their Own Trademark Subclass!
Effective January 1, 2025, the 12th Edition of the Nice Classification (2025 Version) officially came into force. When filing trademark applications, Lao Yang from Putui Intellectual Property discovered a newly added subclass in Class 35: “Promotion of goods through influencers” – a category tailor-made for MCN agencies and live-streaming e-commerce influencers. 📊 Industry Context:According to…
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Trademark Registration in China: The following signs shall not be used as trademarks
(1) Those identical with or similar to the state name, national flag, national emblem, national anthem, military flag, military emblem, military anthem, medals, etc. of the People’s Republic of China, as well as those identical with the names or signs of central state organs, the names of their specific locations, or the names or designs…
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Enterprise Brand Strategy: Domain Squatting and Trademark Rights!
Recently, the China Internet Network Information Center (CNNIC) released the 55th Statistical Report on China’s Internet Development, which ranks the most common domain suffixes in China. According to the report, .CN, .COM, .NET, .INFO, and .BIZ are widely used. Lao Yang from Putui Intellectual Property excluded .ORG (which cannot be filed for record in China)…
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Applying for Trademark Registration with Special Relationships Involved Carries Risks!
A few days ago, a netizen from Inner Mongolia consulted Lao Yang from Putui Intellectual Property about an issue. He had registered a trademark in a service class and wanted to sue a shop owner for trademark infringement. At first glance, it seemed feasible, but further analysis revealed complications. A local company had already registered…
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Trademark Applications Average Around 20,000 Daily, with This Category Ranked First Again!
Recently, the China National Intellectual Property Administration released the latest data: Annual trademark registrations in 2024: 4.781 million Average trademark examination period: stabilized at 4 months Domestic valid trademark registrations by the end of 2024: 47.62 million Total applications in 2024 (Q1–Q4 nationwide statistics): 6.786 millionAccording to calculations by Lao Yang from Putui Intellectual Property,…
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Trademark Lapsed Due to Non-Renewal, Preempted by Another Applicant!
A user consulted Lao Yang from Putui Intellectual Property about registering a specific name in a certain class. Upon checking, Lao Yang found that: The original trademark lapsed last year due to non-renewal, But a new application for the identical name was filed three months prior. Thus, the user’s application would likely be rejected based…
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Which Takes Priority in Trademark Similarity: Sound, Shape, or Meaning?
Recently, Lao Yang from Putui Intellectual Property helped a netizen search whether a trademark name was similar to existing marks in a specific class. Lao Yang consistently conducts detailed multi-layered searches for every inquiry, providing screenshots and specific explanations—not just a simple “low” or “medium” risk assessment. After analysis, Lao Yang concluded the name was highly…
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How to Handle the Blackout Period During Trademark Application Registration!
A few days ago, a friend mentioned encountering the “blackout period” when applying for trademark registration. Two trademark names were applied for just days apart, and the text was essentially identical. The blackout period is one reason trademark applications might fail, and it’s an unavoidable issue. After submitting a trademark application, it takes about 20…
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Top 10 Precautions for SMEs Applying for Trademark Registration in 2025!
What should enterprises pay attention to when applying for trademark registration? Based on years of experience and analysis, Lao Yang from Putui Intellectual Property has summarized these ten key points to remind SMEs to take note during the trademark application process. In the new year, Lao Yang from Putui Intellectual Property wishes everyone success in…