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Commodity Definition and Determination of Evidence of Trademark Use in Non-Use Cancellation Cases Based on a Typical Case

Min YAO Chinese Attorney-at-Law Wei Chixue Law Firm It has become commonplace for Chinese consumers to purchase imported goods within the country. Overseas suppliers of imported goods usually register and use trademarks in China, and trademark cancellation for three consecutive years of non-use (hereinafter referred to as trademark non-use cancellation) has become a frequent legal risk for such entities. Relevant response strategies merit in-depth discussion. Combining a typical administrative l...

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A Powerful Tool to Curb Bad-faith Trademark Registrations — An Analysis of the Application and Prospects of the “Other Improper Means” Clause under Article 44(1) of the Trademark Law

Keli ZONG Chinese Attorney-at-Law Wei Chixue Law Firm With the prosperity of Chinas market economy and the general rise in awareness of intellectual property protection, the number of trademark registration applications has remained at a high level for a long time, reaching millions annually. Among these, a large number of bad-faith pre-emptive registrations, hoarding of trademarks, cross-class imitation, and other illicit acts have emerged, seriously disrupting the order of trademark registrati...

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Examination Standards for AI Patent Applications in China

Tao CHEN Chinese Attorney-at-Law Wei Chixue Law Firm I. Introduction In recent years, the volume of AI patent applications filed with the China National Intellectual Property Administration (CNIPA) has surged dramatically. In 2025, over 200,000 AI patent applications were submitted, covering both improvements to AI algorithms and applications of AI algorithms. By examining such a massive volume of AI patent applications, the CNIPA has gradually clarified and refined examination rules specific to...

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Suggestions on Burden of Proof for Copyright of AI-Generated Content

Shanji FANG Chinese Attorney-at-Law Wei Chixue Law Firm Preface With the continuous development and popularization of AI creation technology, AI-generated content has emerged extensively in many fields such as literature, art, and news, and the issue of its copyright protection has become increasingly prominent. However, while AI creation brings many innovations and conveniences, it has also triggered a series of disputes. According to the White Paper on Judicial Protection of Digital Copyright...

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The Role of Trademark Use in Trademark Authorization,Determination and Infringement Defense

Yan WANG Chinese Trademark Attorney Chinese Attorney-at-Law Wei Chixue Law Firm Introduction Trademark use is a core concept within the trademark legal system, directly impacting the acquisition and maintenance of trademark rights, as well as the determination of infringement. It holds significant importance in corporate brand strategy. Recent amendments to trademark law have shown an increasing emphasis on trademark use. For instance, the amended Trademark Law of 2019 explicitly requires that t...

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An Analysis of Defense Strategies against the Deceptiveness Clause of the China Trademark Law —From the Perspective of Trademarks Containing Product Ingredients

Meiyan LI Attorney-at-Law Beijing Wei Chixue Law Firm Introduction Article 10(1)(vii) of the China Trademark Law provides that a sign having the nature of deception and being apt to mislead the public as to the quality or other characteristics or the origin of the goods shall not be used as a trademark. In judicial practice, the number of cases of rejection of trademark applications for violation of this deceptiveness clause is increasing year by year. This article provides compliance guidelines...

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