NOTICE ON IMPLEMENTATION OF ONLINE FILING APPLICATIONS FOR TRADEMARK OPPOSITIONS

In order to further enhance the electronic level of trademark opposition applications and promote the eco-friendly development in trademark industry, the Trademark Office of CHINA National Intellectual Property Administration will fully implement the online applications of trademark agency opposition cases.

The relevant matters are hereby notified as follows:
•   Since December 1, 2023, trademark agencies handling opposition cases, in principle, should submit electronic applications through the trademark online filing system.
•   As from the date of this notice to December 1, it is deemed as the " transitional period". The trademark agencies shall be fully prepared. If does not have an account for online service system, please apply as soon as possible.

Notice from Trademark Office of CHINA National Intellectual Property Administration on October 7, 2023