Mainland and Hong Kong Closer Economic Partnership Arrangement (CEPA)

Trade Mark Agency Services

Relevant Mainland Rules and Regulations

Rules and regulations promulgated by the Mainland authorities relating to the implementation of commitments under CEPA :

• "Trade Mark Law of the People's Republic of China" (Apr 2019)  (in Chinese only)
• "Regulations for the Implementation of the Trade Mark Law of the People's Republic of China" (Order of the State Council No. 651 - Apr 2014) (in Chinese only)
• "Administrative Measures for Law Firms Undertaking Trade Mark Agency Work" (Decree of the State Administration for Industry and Commerce No.192 - Nov 2012) (in Chinese only)
• "Provisions on the Supervision and Administration of Trade Mark Agency" (Decree of the State Administration for Market Regulation No. 63 - Nov 2022) (in Chinese only)
• "Filing Instructions for Trade Mark Agencies" (Nov 2019) (in Chinese only)
• "Answers of Frequently Asked Questions on Filing Administration, Change and Cancellation of Trade Mark Agencies" (Nov 2019) (in Chinese only)
• "Several Provisions on Regulation of Trade Mark Registration Application Practices" (Decree of the State Administration for Market Regulation No. 17 - Oct 2019) (in Chinese only)

Enquiries concerning the application procedures and requirements for the establishment of foreign-invested trade mark agencies can be directed to :

• The China National Intellectual Property Administration
  ( Website: http://www.cnipa.gov.cn/ )