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Sep 10, 2020
Mr. Xiaoming Liu, Chofn IP, China

File national or international application in China?


Mr. Xiaoming Liu, Chofn IP, ChinaIf we file a trademark application in China, should we choose national filing or international filing? And why? This is a question often asked by many foreign applicants. I would like to compare the two routes from the following aspects to better assist you in making a decision. With regard to the timeframe, it can be concluded that filing a Chinese national application is more timesaving. According to the Chinese Trademark Law, the examination of a trademark application should be completed within nine months, counting from the  read more