Usually yes. If the mark is still in its publication window, file an opposition (3 months now, 2 from 1 Jan 2027). If registered, seek invalidation (relative grounds within 5 years; bad faith and absolute grounds longer), or a non-use cancellation after 3 years of non-use. A negotiated buy-back is sometimes faster — acting early is always cheaper.
No — rights are territorial and Chinese platforms require a Chinese right. File a China trademark or designate China via Madrid; for stolen photos/copy use a copyright registration, which issues faster.
Yes, Brand Registry accepts pending applications from recognized offices including China, with fewer tools than a registered mark. Most Chinese domestic marketplaces do not accept a pending mark for takedowns.
Portals are free. Typically 3–7 days on Alibaba, 5–10 on Douyin, 7–14 on PDD/JD, and 1–7 on Amazon once enrolled.
A non-use cancellation after 3 years of non-use, or an opposition during the publication window — both far cheaper than invalidation or litigation (often 5–20x more).
Registration certificate scan, infringing-listing screenshot (URL, seller, date), a mark/work comparison, the holder's ID/license (Chinese translation if foreign), and a POA if an agent files; add a test-buy for counterfeits.
Re-file per new link with the history of removed links, keep a weekly log, and escalate persistent repeat sellers toward administrative complaint or civil action.
No — prioritize revenue-impacting listings, use Amazon's automated Brand Registry tools, and batch weekly complaints for Chinese marketplaces.
China Customs then detains suspected counterfeits at ports automatically and notifies you, both for exports and imports. Free, valid 10 years, about a month to set up.