Announcement on the comprehensive implementation of online application for objection cases
2025-05-07
For the purpose of further improving the electronic level of trademark opposition applications and promoting the green development of the trademark, the Trademark Office of CNIPA will fully implement online applications for trademark agency opposition cases. The relevant matters are hereby announced as follows:
1. From December 1, 2023, trademark agencies handling opposition business should, in principle, submit electronic applications through the trademark online service system and no longer submit paper materials.
2. Since the notification issued by the date to December 1st, it will be the "transition period" for comprehensively promoting the online application for opposition cases of trademark agencies. Trademark agencies should make full preparations for various works. Agencies that do not have an account in the trademark online service system should apply for registration as soon as possible.
Hereby notified.
Trademark Office of CNIPA
October 7th, 2023