China Trademark Squatter Removal Route Chooser

Someone registered your brand in China first? The route depends entirely on where the squatter's mark is in the CNIPA process and the rights you hold. Answer the three steps to see the correct action, deadline, official fee and winning evidence.

1. What is the squatter's trademark status right now? (check it on the China Trademark Network / TMDB with the application number) 2. What is your position? (tick all that apply) I have an earlier China filing/registration or an earlier filing dateYour CNIPA application predates the squatter's My brand was already used in China and had "a certain influence" before their filingSales, Tmall/JD/Douyin listings, ads, distribution with dates I have a foreign/International registration and overseas reputationHome-country registration plus evidence of global fame My mark is well-known (驰名) in China or globallyStrong sales, rankings, media and recognition among the Chinese public I own other prior rights: copyright in the logo, trade name, design patente.g. a copyright certificate dated before their filing 3. How clearly does the squatter look like a bad-faith / preemptive filer?

Deadlines and fees reflect CNIPA's published schedule (online fee shown, paper fee higher) and the Trademark Law as amended on 26 June 2026 (effective 1 January 2027). They are for planning only and are not legal advice. Deadlines are strict and most cannot be extended — confirm the exact publication/registration date from the official record before acting.

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