China (CN) |
General Information
Membership
| Treaty | Entry into Force |
|---|---|
| Madrid Agreement (Marks) | October 4, 1989 |
| Madrid Protocol | December 1, 1995 |
Declarations
Declarations made by Contracting Parties
| Extension of the refusal period to 18 months | Article 5(2)(b) of the Protocol |
| Possible notification of refusal, based on opposition, after the 18-month time limit | Article 5(2)(c) of the Protocol |
| Charge individual fee (see list of fees and WIPO fee calculator) | Article 8(7)(a) of the Protocol |
| Ex officio provisional refusals not open to review before the Office | Rule 17(5)(e) |
| Recording of licenses provided for in the domestic law, but recording of licenses in the International Register has no effect | Rule 20bis(6)(b) |
| The Office accepts to collect and forward fees to the International Bureau | Rule 34(2)(b) |
National/Regional Legislation
Trademark Law of the People's Republic of China
Measures for the Implementation of International Registration of Marks under Madrid Agreement
Rules for Trademark Review and Adjudication
Regulations on the Protection of Olympic Symbols
Last updated on: 25 October 2012
