China Trademark Assignment & License Recordal Checker

商标转让与许可备案 — transfer a registered China trademark to a buyer or record a licence for a distributor / platform seller. This checker shows the exact CNIPA official fees, the documents both sides must prepare, and the traps (same-mark transfer rule, foreign-party agent requirement) that stall deals.

What do you need to record with CNIPA?

Assignment — transfer ownership (转让) License recordal — authorise use (许可备案)

How many Nice classes does the trademark cover?

Classes Marks (e.g. word + logo versions)

Filing route?

Online e-filing via agent Paper application

Is either party a foreign company or individual without a China address?

Yes — foreign party involved No — all parties are China-based

CNIPA official fee

Key facts & official sources

Item	Detail
Assignment fee	CNY 450 per class (e-filing) / CNY 500 per class (paper) — per trademark
License recordal fee	CNY 135 per class (e-filing) / CNY 150 per class (paper)
Effective date	An assignment takes effect only from the date CNIPA registers it (Trademark Law Art. 42) — the buyer is not the owner until then
Same-mark rule	The assignor must transfer identical or similar marks registered for the same goods in one go (Art. 42) — selling one mark while keeping a similar one is not allowed
Licence filing	Licensing a mark should be filed with CNIPA for the record (Art. 43); until recorded, it is less effective against third parties
Foreign parties	Foreign companies / individuals must act through a CNIPA-recorded Chinese agency and provide a China service address

Sources: CNIPA Trademark Office fee guide (2026-10-09) · CNIPA official fees (EN). Official fees are current as of October 2026; confirm at filing time.

Checker built from CNIPA fee publications and the Trademark Law; not legal advice. Deals involving goodwill, pledges or disputes need a lawyer's review.

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