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How do foreigner or foreign enterprise handle trademark applications?
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Foreigner or foreign enterprise that apply for trademark registration and other trademark matters in China shall entrust a trademark agency established in accordance with the law to handle them, except for foreigner or foreign enterprise that have a habitual residence or business place in China.
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Can a Resident Representative Office of Foreign Enterprise in Beijing apply for trademark registration?
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No. Representative office and Office cannot apply for trademark registration in their own names.
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Can foreign enterprise apply for trademark registration by wholly owned branches established in China according to law?
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No. A wholly owned branch established by a foreign enterprise in China in accordance with the law is a Chinese enterprise, not its place of business in China.
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Can Hong Kong (Macau/Taiwan) resident or enterprise apply for trademark registration on their own?
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Like foreigner or foreign enterprise, Hong Kong (Macao/Taiwan) resident or enterprise that do not have a regular residence or business place in China should entrust a legally established trademark agency to handle trademark applications.
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For Hong Kong (Macau/Taiwan) resident who have regular residence in China, what are the requirements and necessary documents for direct application for trademark registration?
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Application requirements: Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan resident who hold the Mainland Travel Permit for Hong Kong and Macao Resident, Mainland Travel Permit for Taiwan Resident or Residence Permit for Hong Kong, Macao, and Taiwan Resident within the validity period (more than one year) can apply by themselves.
Necessary documents: Application for Trademark Registration, trademark drawings, a copy of the applicant’s pass or residence permit.
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