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In China, trademarks are renewed through the China National Intellectual Property Administration (CNIPA). Renewal is required to keep a registration in force.
China is also a member of the Madrid System. If your trademark is an International Registration designating China, renewal is handled through WIPO (the International Bureau), not directly with CNIPA.
Trademark protection in China is granted for a 10-year period counted from the date the registration is approved, and each renewal extends protection for an additional 10 years.
Renewal can be filed within the 12 months before the expiry date. China also provides a 6-month grace period after expiry if you miss the standard window. If you do not renew by the end of the grace period, the registration will be cancelled.
For example, if the registration date is 2015-04-10, the first renewal will be due by 2025-04-09 (standard filing window: 2024-04-10 to 2025-04-09).
If missed, you can still renew during the grace period up to 2025-10-09.
Once renewed, the next renewal will be due by 2035-04-09, and so on for every subsequent 10-year period.
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In China, trademarks are just one form of intellectual property. Other important IP rights include patents, utility models, and designs. Explore our patent renewal pages for country specific guidance and official fee information.
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The first renewal is due at the end of the initial registration term, which is 10 years from the registration date. You can file the renewal within the 12 months before expiry. If you miss this window, China provides a 6-month grace period after expiry to renew with a late fee. If you do not renew by the end of the grace period, the registration will be cancelled.
Yes. If you miss the on-time renewal window, China offers a 6-month grace period after the expiration date, during which you can still renew by paying the standard renewal fee plus a late surcharge.
A registered trademark in China is valid for 10 years from the date of registration. Each successful renewal extends the term by another 10 years. There is no limit to the number of times a trademark can be renewed, as long as renewal fees are paid on time.
China does not require proof of use as part of the renewal application itself. However, China has non-use cancellation proceedings where third parties can request cancellation if a mark has not been used for three consecutive years.
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