Guide to Trademark Registration and Protection in China (4) - Trademark Assignment

General Information

For recordation of the assignment of registered trademark, an application should be filed by both the assignor and assignee. The assignee should proceed with the assignment procedures.

The Chinese Trademark Office requires that a trademark registrant assign all of its/his/her identical or similar registered trademarks on identical or similar goods/services at the same time.

Upon approval, the Trademark Office will issue relevant certificates to the assignor and assignee.

Requirements on Application for Assignment of Registered Trademark

1) Instruction letter, stating the name and address of the assignee, preferably with Chinese versions.
2) the registration number.
3) a copy of registration certificate for our verification.
4) Power of Attorney, executed by the assignee.
5) Application form for the recordal of the assignment of the registered trademark, executed by both the assignor and the assignee.
6) Where the designated goods of the assigned trademark registration is for medicine for human use, baby foods, or dietetic products for medical use, copies of assignee's manufacture and sales licenses shall be submitted.