CNIPA Releases Measures For Quick Examination Of Trademark Applications (For Trial Implementation)

On January 18, 2022, the CNIPA released the Measures for Quick Examination of Trademark Applications (for Trial Implementation).

With immediate effect, for any trademark application that meets one of the following conditions, quick examination may be requested:

1) It involves the names of major national or provincial projects, programs, scientific and technological infrastructure, events, exhibitions, etc., and the protection of the trademark is urgent;

2) During the period of public emergencies such as especially major natural disasters, especially major accident disasters, especially major public health incidents, and especially major social security incidents, it is directly related to the response to such public emergencies;