🇨🇳 China · Trademark & IP
Trademark registration, patents, copyright, official IP offices, and filing costs.
Trademarks, patents and designs are administered by the China National Intellectual Property Administration (CNIPA). China is a first-to-file jurisdiction for trademarks.
- Trademarks, patents and designs are filed with CNIPA.
- Because trademark rights follow first-to-file, early registration is important.
- International protection can be extended via WIPO's Madrid (trademarks) and PCT (patents) systems.
Official authorities
- China National Intellectual Property Administration (CNIPA)
Trademarks, patents and designs.
Official-information aggregation, not legal advice. Always verify on the authority's own site.
Government portals
- China Government Portal — State Council official portal — policy releases, public services, and government documents
- Ministry of Foreign Affairs — China's foreign policy and consular services — passport, visa, and consular protection info
- National Immigration Administration — Visas, permanent residency, and border control for foreigners entering China
- State Taxation Administration — Personal income tax filing, business tax registration, and VAT invoice verification