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CNIPA releases detailed guidelines on trademark licences

By Ai-Leen Lim | Posted on January 27, 2025

China’s Trademark Law stipulates that, when granting others the right to use registered trademarks, the licensor must record the licence with the China Trademark Office (CTMO). On 29 October 2024 the China National Intellectual Property Association (CNIPA) released the Guidelines on Registration Procedures for Trademark Licences, to help businesses understand the relevant legal provisions and...

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