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Reducing the burden – China issues rules on suspending trademark review cases

By Ai-Leen Lim, Ashley Zhao | Posted on July 13, 2023

On June 13, 2023, the China National Intellectual Property Administration (CNIPA) issued an Interpretation on the Rules for Suspension of Review Cases《评审案件中止情形规范》解读. The Rules will improve several aspects of trademark practice in China for brand owners as they aim to decrease repeated trademark filings and legal proceedings. The Rules detail multiple situations where a suspension...

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