Annual Technical Report on Trademark Information Activities in 2024 submitted by CNIPA
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I. GENERAL OVERVIEW OF RECENT DEVELOPMENTS IN TRADEMARK INFORMATION ACTIVITIES CARRIED OUT BY THE OFFICE
Information on the following topics is desired:
Public trademark information regarding policies and plans is published on the China Trademark Office website of the China National Intellectual Property Administration via Link （https://sbj.cnipa.gov.cn/sbj/index.html）. This primarily includes: Work Updates (https://sbj.cnipa.gov.cn/sbj/ssbj_gzdt/), Notices and Announcements (https://sbj.cnipa.gov.cn/sbj/tzgg/), and Content within various service sections on the homepage.
- New projects launched or resumed this year in the context of the policies and plans mentioned above, short description: aims, partners, tasks
During the 2025 National Intellectual Property Publicity Week, the Trademark Office of China branch venue event was held under the framework of the China National Intellectual Property Administration Open Day. This initiative aimed to enhance communication and engagement with stakeholders. Additionally, the 2024 Annual Typical Cases of Trademark Opposition and Review were released to provide case-based legal interpretation of trademark opposition and review procedures to relevant parties.
In the second half of the year, an Annual Trademark Awareness Campaign is planned to educate stakeholders on trademark policies and regulations, as well as practical knowledge regarding trademark application and registration procedures.
- Main areas of trademark information activities and related information and communication technology (ICT) practices which were in the focus of attention last year
In 2024, during the National Intellectual Property Publicity Week: The Trademark Office branch venue event of the China National Intellectual Property Administration Open Day was held. The 2023 Annual Typical Cases of Trademark Opposition and Review were released. The annual trademark awareness campaign was conducted in Zhejiang Province of China.
- Statistics: changes in terms of application filings and registrations with respect to previous year; trends or areas experiencing rapid changes
In 2023, the number of registered trademark reached 4,382,714. In 2024, the number of registered trademark was 4,780,731.
- Other matters and useful links (URLs): annual report of the Office, news page, statistics, etc.
Other relevant trademark information is published on :https://sbj.cnipa.gov.cn/sbj/index.html, the China Trademark Website of the Trademark Office of China National Intellectual Property Administration. The website link for statistical data is: https://sbj.cnipa.gov.cn/sbj/sbsj/
II. SERVICES AND ACTIVITIES RELATED TO TRADEMARK INFORMATION CARRIED OUT BY THE OFFICE
Information on the following topics is desired:
- Information and support provided by the Office to applicants regarding filing on paper and/or e-filing (instructions, seminars, etc.) – URLs
The link is: http://sbj.cnipa.gov.cn/sbj/wssq
- Availability of the application dossier in electronic form
Trademark registration electronic archives are preserved permanently through both online and offline methods, with regular backups maintained. Data security is ensured via measures including data backup and remote disaster recovery systems. External parties may access relevant archives through archive inquiry services, as specified in the regulations available at the following link: https://sbj.cnipa.gov.cn/sbj/sbsq/sqzn/201811/t20181115_589.html.
- Matters concerning classifying
- Classification and reclassification activities; classification systems used, e.g., International Classification of Goods and Services for the Purposes of the Registration of Marks (Nice Classification), International Classification of the Figurative Elements of Marks (Vienna Classification), other classification
China, as a member of the Nice Union, adopts the International Classification of Goods and Services for the Purposes of the Registration of Marks (the Nice Classification). The Trademark Office groups similar goods and services based on the Nice Classification and incorporates additional goods and services commonly used in China to formulate the Classification Table of Similar Goods and Services. The Nice Classification is revised annually, and the Classification Table is accordingly adjusted.
- Use of electronic classification systems and pre-defined terms of the classification applied
Applicants submitting applications via the Trademark Online Service System may utilize the e-Good Classification System for digital submission of goods/services items. They may also access the publicly accessible list of pre-approved goods and services items through the trademark search portal on the China Trademark Office Website.
- Matters concerning processing of different types of non-traditional marks (e.g., three-dimensional, motion, hologram, color mark, etc.)
Under China's current Trademark Law, the types of non-traditional marks currently accepted include three-dimensional marks, color combinations, and sound marks. For three-dimensional mark applications: the applicant shall declare this in the application; shall specify the usage method in the "Trademark Description" section of the Trademark Registration Application; must submit drawings clearly defining the 3D form, including at least three orthographic views. For color combination applications: the applicant shall declare this in the application; shall provide a written description in the "Trademark Description" section specifying color codes and usage method; the trademark representation must consist of color blocks showing the combination pattern or outlines indicating color placement. Note: Such outlines are not components of the mark and must be depicted with broken lines, not solid lines. For sound mark applications: The applicant shall declare this in the application; shall describe the sound mark in the graphic display area; must submit a compliant sound sample; shall explain the usage method in the "Trademark Description" section.
III. SOURCES OF TRADEMARK INFORMATION PROVIDED BY THE OFFICE
Information on the following topics is desired:
- Main types of publications in the field of trademark information, outline of the content and medium (on paper, on CDs, online – URLs)
Information pertaining to the Trademark Office is published on the China Trademark Office Website (https://sbj.cnipa.gov.cn/sbj/index.html) of the Trademark Office of the China National Intellectual Property Administration.
- Official Gazettes: main types of announcements, frequency of publication, medium (on paper, on CDs, online (URL), etc.
The Trademark Gazette is published electronically via the China Trademark Office website (CNIPA) at the following URL, with four issues released monthly:https://wsgg.sbj.cnipa.gov.cn:9443/tmann/annInfoView/homePage.html
Types of Announcements Include:
Trademark Preliminary Approval Announcement
Collective Mark Preliminary Approval Announcement
Certification Mark Preliminary Approval Announcement
Trademark Registration Announcement (Part 1)
Trademark Registration Announcement (Part 2)
Collective Mark Registration Announcement
Certification Mark Registration Announcement
Trademark Assignment/Transfer Announcement
Change of Trademark Registrant/Applicant Name and Address Announcement
Goods/Services Reduction Announcement
Change of Trademark Agency Announcement
Trademark Correction Announcement
Trademark Renewal Announcement
Recordal Announcement for Trademark License
Modification Announcement for Trademark License
Termination Announcement for Trademark License
Pledge Registration Announcement for Registered Trademark
Deregistration Announcement for Trademark Pledge
Cancellation Announcement for Registered Trademark
Cancellation Announcement for Non-Renewed Registered Trademark
- Information products (coverage, medium, etc.) available to examiners, including external documentation and databases
No related products.
- Information products (coverage, medium, etc.) and services available to external users; conditions of access (e.g., free of charge, subscription, etc.)
The service provides external stakeholders with access to trademark information retrieval and download capabilities. Members of the public may register as online users to: Query trademark basic information, procedural status, gazette announcements, certification documents, examination/opposition decisions, and review rulings/decisions; download basic information datasets and related documentation.
- Legal status information (kind of information, coverage, medium, etc.)
The trademark online query system provides basic trademark information queries, including trademark status (valid/invalid) and trademark status icons. The trademark registration certificate disclosure system provides trademark certification document queries, including certification document status (valid/invalid).
- Other sources
The trademark online application system provides users with an open data download function.
IV. ICT SUPPORT TO SERVICES AND ACTIVITIES RELATED TO TRADEMARK INFORMATION CARRIED OUT BY THE OFFICE
Information on the following topics is desired:
- Specific software tools supporting business procedures within the Office: general description, characteristics, advantages, possible improvements
The China Trademark Office currently utilizes internally commissioned software to support trademark examination and adjudication processes. This system achieves end-to-end electronic processing of trademark registration procedures—from application filing to official document issuance. The system was deployed as a monolithic application with a Browser/Server (B/S) architecture and our office is developing a next-generation platform scheduled for deployment this year (2025) with modern big data technologies and smart system integration.
- Hardware used to supporting business processes of the Office
The primary hardware currently in use consists of rack-mount servers.
- Internal databases: coverage, updates, interlinks with external sources
The internal data primarily comprises: Trademark application records and associated documentation; Procedural information, examination conclusions, and interim documentation from the review process. All updated in real time. Currently, no external legal resources are utilized.
- Establishment and maintenance of electronic search file: file building, updating, storage, documents from other offices included in the search file
Currently, documents issued by other offices are excluded from the search file.
- Administrative management electronic systems (register, legal status, statistics, and administrative support)
Currently, our system has register, legal status, data statistics sharing and other functions, and provides partial data support to gjzwfw.www.gov.cn and other platforms.
V. PROMOTION ACTIVITIES AIMED TO SUPPORT USERS IN ACCESS AND EFFICIENT USE OF TRADEMARK INFORMATION
Information on the following topics is desired:
- Office’s library (if deals with trademark information): equipment, collection management, network of libraries in the country, cooperation with foreign libraries
No related activities.
- Publications related to different business procedures and trademark information sources available to users, for example, books, brochures, Internet publications, etc.
- Cooperation with universities, technology and innovation support centers, etc.
No related contents.
- Education and training: training courses, e-learning modules (URLs), seminars, exhibitions, etc.
No related activities.
- Other activities
VI. INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION ACTIVITIES IN THE FIELD OF TRADEMARK INFORMATION
Information on the following topics is desired:
- International exchange of trademark information in machine-readable form (e.g., Official Gazettes)
Japan-China-Korea Concordance list of Similar Group Codes
Agreement on Trademark Information Exchange between CNIPA and EUIPO.
- Participation in international or regional activities and projects related to trademark information
Japan-China-Korea Concordance list of Similar Group Codes
Agreement on Trademark Information Exchange between CNIPA and EUIPO.
VII. ACTIVITIES RELATING TO THE IMPLEMENTATION OF WIPO STANDARDS CONCERNING TRADEMARK INFORMATION
Note: For each Standard listed below, please enter one of the following values:
- "Implemented";
- "On implementation phase";
- "Planning to implement"; and
- "No plan to implement"
No related activities.
WIPO Standard ST.3: Two-letter codes for the representation of states, other entities and organizations
WIPO Standard ST.13: Numbering of applications for IPRs
WIPO Standard ST.60: Bibliographic data relating to marks
WIPO Standard ST.61: The exchange of trademark legal status data
WIPO Standard ST.63: Content and layout of trademark gazettes
WIPO Standard ST.66: Processing of trademark information using XML
WIPO Standard ST.67: Electronic management of the figurative elements of trademarks
WIPO Standard ST.68: Electronic management of sound marks
WIPO Standard ST.90: Recommendation for processing and communicating Intellectual Property data using Web APIs (Application Programming Interfaces)
WIPO Standard ST.91: Recommendations on digital three-dimensional (3D) models and 3D images
WIPO Standard ST.96: Processing of Industrial Property information using XML
Other WIPO Standards Related to Trademarks
Note: Please list any other WIPO Standards related to trademarks (not mentioned above) that your Office or Organization has implemented, is currently in the process of implementing, or plans to implement in the future. For each Standard, please indicate the implementation status with an option: Implemented, On implementation Phase or Planning to Implement.