Real success stories from our cross-border trademark practice
CNIPA upheld the rejection of the "Juedui Gao" trademark application, ruling it lacks inherent distinctiveness under China's Trademark Law. The mark functions as a descriptive promotional slogan for alcohol, not a proprietary brand identifier. The applicant's prior registration history and use evidence were insufficient to prove acquired distinctiveness.
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In March 2026, Guangzhou Baiyun District Court ruled on 999 Cold Remedy Granules' packaging unfair competition case. It clarifies China's trade dress protection standards, liability allocation, and key compliance tips for foreign enterprises entering China.
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2026 landmark criminal judgment for Yaduo Planet trademark infringement saw the ringleader sentenced to 4 years in prison, 800,000 RMB fine, plus 1.05 million RMB civil compensation. The full-chain counterfeiting case demonstrates China's zero tolerance for IP violations and comprehensive enforcement.
Read More →A Zhongshan cultural company received a warning for unauthorized public performance of 2 songs at a commercial concert. This case clarifies collective management license limits and demonstrates China's graduated penalty system for copyright infringements.
Read More →CNIPA rejected a Singaporean entity's "LYNX" trademark application, ruling it similar to the prior "LYNXERA" mark in text, pronunciation and designated goods. The applicant's use evidence was insufficient to prove market distinctiveness, violating Article 30 and 34 of China's Trademark Law.
Read More →In January 2026, Henan Junjian Liquor was penalized for imitating "China Jinjiu" trademark and trade dress. The market supervision bureau confiscated infringing goods and imposed a 20,000 RMB fine, with aggravated penalties for repeated violations after a prior court order.
Read More →In May 2026, Guangzhou Siweike Biotech was penalized for imitating a well-known skincare product's trade dress. The market supervision bureau ordered immediate cessation of sales, destruction of infringing products, and imposed an 18,000 RMB fine, clarifying trade dress protection even for non-registered trademarks.
Read More →In December 2025, a Ledong fertilizer retailer was penalized for selling fertilizer with the "HAIFA" trademark and false corporate name. The retailer violated both Trademark Law and Anti-Unfair Competition Law, with the ruling clarifying retailers' statutory inspection duties for IP compliance.
Read More →In May 2026, a Chinese court upheld a 130,000 RMB fine for trademark infringement against a tea shop franchisee. The ruling clarified that partial modification of a registered trademark still constitutes infringement, and confirmed the full administrative remedy process for IP disputes.
Read More →In May 2026, Zhongshan Jiabaole was penalized for simultaneous trademark infringement and unfair competition. The authority confiscated illegal gains, ordered destruction of infringing products, and imposed a total fine of over 202,000 RMB, for violations of Trademark Law, Anti-Unfair Competition Law and food safety regulations.
Read More →In April 2026, a Beihai wine retailer was penalized for imitating Penfolds' well-known trade dress. The market supervision bureau ordered cessation of sales, removal of infringing packaging, and imposed a fine, clarifying strict administrative protection for well-known imported wine brands' trade dress.
Read More →In January 2026, Chengdu authorities cracked down on two luxury trademark infringement cases, including offline sale of counterfeit LV/GUCCI goods and online drainage for fake Cartier/Rolex watches. Cumulative fines exceeded 300,000 RMB, demonstrating full-chain IP enforcement.
Read More →In November 2025, Chuzhou authorities investigated a massive counterfeiting case involving Disney and POP MART trademarks, with the illegal value reaching 11.769 million RMB. Due to the huge illegal value, the case was transferred to public security organs for criminal investigation, clarifying the line between administrative and criminal trademark violations.
Read More →In April 2026, French luxury brand Guerlain successfully enforced its trade dress rights in China via administrative complaint. The market supervision bureau ordered the defendant to stop imitating the "Abeille Royale" product packaging, recall infringing products, and imposed a 20,000 RMB fine.
Read More →In June 2026, Shanghai Intellectual Property Court upheld a second-instance judgment for Dingfeng Cooking Wine's trade dress infringement claim. The court ordered the defendant to stop infringement, eliminate adverse impacts, and compensate 90,000 RMB in damages, reinforcing protection for time-honored brands' unique trade dress.
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