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Preparatory
Clients must provide a copy of their business license, then we complete a search service for similar trademarks. At ZeTian we provide professional and legislative advice, as well as power of attorney.
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Declaration
Our agents prepare and file official application to the China National Intellectual Association (CNIPA).
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Formality Examination
CNIPA will verify the file is complete, and all corresponding fees have been paid.
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Substantial Examination
Examiner verifies that absolute grounds and relative grounds have been met. Once passed this stage the trademark in preliminarily approved for registration.
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Publication
Approved applications will be published in the Trademark Gazette.
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Approval
If there is no opposition to your application, or if the opposition is rejected the CNIPA will send you a trademark certificate.