In Chinese trademark law, the trademark application form may be used by any lawfully registered business dealing in goods or services in China to register a trademark with the trademark office.
Associated Fees
The trademark fee standards have garnered significant controversy in recent years, with critics arguing that the excessively low registration fees encourage trademark squatting.
Trademark application forms accepted for processing are subject to a ¥1,000 CNY fee, which includes 10 classified goods and services. Each additional classified good or service requires an additional ¥100 CNY. Collective trademark application forms accepted for processing require a ¥1,500 CNY application fee, and the fee for certification mark registration is ¥1,500 CNY.
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