Chofn Ip News Today

Non-use trademark cancellation rules in China can be a cost-effective way to avoid infringement, but knowing the nuances of these rules is key, writes Jiao Ren, a trademark attorney and partner of Chofn IP.

Previous cases of trademark infringement offer methods for collecting evidence to back up damages claims, explain Haiyu Li and Shumin He of Chofn IP.

Trademark pirates have been bothering legitimate trademark owners in China for many years. Owing to China’s strict first-to-file principle and little consideration of the earlier use or fame of the legitimate trademark owners, pirates have been profiting from hoarding big numbers of others’ brands and setting obstacles for the legitimate owners.

China’s official case studies offer IP owners a guide to getting results against infringers, say Haiyu Li and Haoyu Feng of Chofn IP.