What is the Electronic Trademark Certificate in China

After 1st January 2022, according to the Announcement on Adjusting the Method of Issuing Trademark Registration Certificates, China National Intellectual Property Administration (CNIPA) issued only Electronic Trademark Certificates in Mainland China. It means that the e-copies of Electronic Trademark Certificate will be made available instead of Paper Trademark Certificate in China.

New Electronic Registration Certificate

If the Trademark Owner receives the Notice of Obtaining Trademark Certificate, they can log in to the official website of CNIPA, and enter the “registration number” and “download code” to download copies of the Electronic Trademark Certificate.

New Electronic Certificate

Previous  Certificate

Timeline of the adjustment of the transition period

Between October 15 and December 31, 2021, for trademark registration certificates generated from the publication of registration and other trademark applications, a Notice of Obtaining Trademark Registration Certificate will be provided for an application that is submitted in paper form. The registrant shall log in to the China Trademark Website (CNIPA) to obtain an electronic trademark registration certificate with the URL  to access CNIPA and the extraction code indicated on the notice, and a paper registration certificate will be delivered at the same time. The method of issuing trademark certificates for applications filed electronically remains unchanged for the time being. Therefore, Electronic Trademark Certificates have the same legal effect as paper ones. If needed, the trademark owner may print out the electronic trademark certificate for use.

Register the Electronic Trademark in China

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