Trademark search
Examination of existing trademarks and initial assessment of possible risks.
About CTMAA
China trademark applications for international companies and trademark owners
CTMAA is committed to building a transparent and reliable platform for the registration and protection of Chinese trademarks for companies worldwide. Our expert team has extensive practical experience in the field of intellectual property. As a trademark agency registered with the CNIPA, CTMAA professionally supports international companies with trademark applications and support in China.
Focus on China
Online process
International collaboration
CNIPA
Filing and proceedings in China
02 — Our focus
Our focus is on Chinese trademark applications
CTMAA focuses on Chinese trademark applications and related services for international companies and trademark owners.
We support our clients with trademark searches, the selection of appropriate goods and services, the preparation of application documents and filing in China.
03 — Why China
China has its own trademark system
The Chinese trademark system has its own classification and examination practices. The selection of goods and services, the examination of similar trademarks and the further procedural steps may differ from the procedures known in Europe.
Our aim is to make access to the Chinese trademark procedure easier and more transparent for international trademark owners.
Step 01
Check classification
Step 02
Assess similar trademarks
Step 03
Accompany the procedure
04 — Services
What we do for you
A coordinated service for international trademark owners.
Classification
Support with the selection of appropriate goods and services under the Chinese classification system.
Application
Preparation and filing of Chinese trademark applications.
Procedure monitoring
Monitoring of the application status and key procedural steps.
Document management
Digital management of your application documents and case documents.
05 — Online model
Online for international clients
The entire process is geared towards collaboration with international clients.
Online enquiry
Your enquiry can be submitted entirely online.
Digital documents
Application documents and case documents are processed digitally.
Direct communication
Communication takes place directly with our team by email and via the online system.
Central management
Your applications and documents can be managed centrally via your user account.
06 — Filing in China
Filing in China
Chinese trademark applications are filed with the China National Intellectual Property Administration (CNIPA) in accordance with the applicable Chinese procedures.
For international applicants, we support the preparation of the application and communication during the further procedure.
Filing and procedure monitoring take place via the relevant Chinese procedures and agency channels.
01
Review of the application data and the relevant goods and services classes.
02
Preparation of the documents for filing in accordance with Chinese requirements.
03
Filing, status tracking and communication during the procedure.
07 — International experience
For international trademark owners
CTMAA is geared towards collaboration with international companies and trademark owners.
30+Countries/regions
100+Cases
300+Applications
08 — United Kingdom
For UK companies and individuals
Protecting a trademark in China is particularly relevant for UK applicants if products are sold or manufactured in China, or if they may be offered on the Chinese market in the future.
Sales in China
Protect your brand while developing the Chinese sales market.
Production in China
Protect the mark across production or supply chains in China.
Future Expansion
File early before a planned expansion into China.
09 — Our approach
Clear. Transparent. Digital.
Clear
Clear information instead of unnecessary complexity.
Transparent
Transparent pricing and a clear process.
Digital
Digital tools for easy collaboration with international clients.
10 — Our experience
China trademark matters in practice
We support international trademark owners with the filing and handling of Chinese trademark matters.
See selected cases and examples from our work for clients from various countries.
View all cases →30+Countries/regions
100+Cases
300+Applications
Would you like to protect your trademark in China?
Start by searching for your trademark or contact us with your trademark name and the planned goods and services.