The Trademark Office of the China National Intellectual Property Administration (CNIPA) announced the forthcoming launch of its new-generation online trademark application system, set to go live on October 20, 2025. This significant upgrade is designed to modernize and streamline the trademark application and management process for all users.
A key feature of this launch is the introduction of several new online services previously unavailable in the legacy system. These expansions significantly broaden the scope of digital trademark management and include the capability to file the following applications online:
Applications for Review of Refusal to Register a Trademark
Applications for Review of Registered Trademark Cancellation
Applications for Review of Invalidation of a Registered Trademark
Applications for Trademark Pledge Registration
Applications for Cancellation of a Trademark that has Become a Generic Name for its Goods/Services
The administration has confirmed plans to progressively expand the range of online services in the future.
Alongside the main portal, CNIPA will simultaneously launch a dedicated "Trademark Office Online Service" mini-program on WeChat and Alipay. This mobile platform is designed to offer greater flexibility and will provide key functionalities such as:
QR Code Authentication for secure login.
Application Business Inquiry to track the status of filings.
Electronic Document Receipt for official notifications.
Online Fee Payment.
Electronic Invoice Download.
To ensure a smooth transition, the existing system will enter a planned maintenance period from 20:00 on October 16, 2025, until 09:00 on October 20, 2025. During this window, the legacy system will be unavailable for service. The CNIPA has confirmed that any deadlines for responses, fee payments, or supplemental materials for existing electronic applications that fall during this outage will be uniformly extended to October 20, 2025.
Following the transition, the legacy system will remain accessible in a read-only capacity, allowing users to view applications and download historical documents, particularly PDF and JPG files dated before July 1, 2024. However, it will no longer support any new transactions, including registrations, application submissions, or payments. All new activities must be conducted through the new system.
Users are advised to prepare for the switch by ensuring they use a supported browser, such as Chrome, Edge, or Firefox (version 100 or above), and to plan their filing activities around the system downtime.
For further assistance, the Trademark Office can be contacted via its helpline at 010-63218500.
Source: https://sbj.cnipa.gov.cn/sbj/tzgg/202509/t20250928_36381.html
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