In June 2023, the Trademark Review and Adjudication Department (“TRAD”) under the China National Intellectual Property Administration (“CNIPA”) adopted internal rules permitting the suspension of …
CNIPA Work Plan on Bad Faith, Suspensions, Unregistrable Marks
The China National Intellectual Property Administration (CNIPA) recently released its work plan for the years 2023 to 2025, which sets out 30 action points, with …
Recent Developments in Trademark Prosecution in the PRC
This report provides updates on a range of encouraging developments relating to PRC trademark prosecution, including in particular: bad faith registration; the use of consent …
