If a domestic trademark is registered, it can be used abroad, but it is generally not protected by local laws. Trademark rights are territorial. Although there are now international trademark organizations and regional trademark organizations, these organizations cannot escape the regional restrictions of trademarks.

Legal Basis

Article 3 of the Trademark Law of the People's Republic of China

A trademark approved and registered by the Trademark Office is a registered trademark, including goods Trademarks, service marks, collective marks, and certification marks; trademark registrants enjoy exclusive rights to trademarks and are protected by law.

The term "collective trademark" as mentioned in this Law refers to a mark registered in the name of a group, association or other organization for use by members of the organization in commercial activities to indicate the user's membership in the organization.

The term "certification trademark" as used in this Law means that it is controlled by an organization with the ability to supervise certain goods or services and is used by units or individuals other than the organization to certify the goods or services. The origin, raw materials, manufacturing methods, quality or other signs of specific quality of the goods or services.

Special matters concerning the registration and management of collective trademarks and certification marks shall be stipulated by the industrial and commercial administration department of the State Council.