How to apply for an international trademark: The parties need to first obtain registration at the trademark office of their country; entrust an agency or personally apply to the International Bureau for trademark international registration through the trademark office, submit the application and related materials, and pay relevant fees , reviewed by the International Bureau; and issued a trademark certificate.

Legal Basis

Article 35 of the "Regulations on the Implementation of the Trademark Law of the People's Republic of China" Have a real and valid business office, or have a residence in China, or have Chinese nationality. Article 36 An applicant who meets the provisions of Article 35 of these Regulations and whose trademark has been registered with the Trademark Office may apply for international registration of the trademark in accordance with the Madrid Agreement. Applicants who comply with the provisions of Article 35 of these Regulations and whose trademarks have been registered with the Trademark Office, or have submitted a trademark registration application to the Trademark Office and been accepted, may apply for international registration of the trademark in accordance with the Madrid Protocol. Article 38 When applying for international trademark registration and other related applications to the International Bureau through the Trademark Office, an application form and related materials that meet the requirements of the International Bureau and the Trademark Office must be submitted. Article 41 When applying for international trademark registration and other related applications through the Trademark Office to the International Bureau, fees must be paid in accordance with regulations.