Key Trademark Classification Changes In China (2026)

Pursuant to the requirements of the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) and the announcement of the China National Intellectual Property Administration (CNIPA), the (2026) Guidebook on Classification of Goods and Services Based on 13th Edition of the Nice Classification has been officially implemented since January 1, 2026 . This update covers three core changes: Cross-class migration of goods/services, Addition of new economy categories, and Optimization of similar Subclasses, which directly impact trademark application success rates, protection scope, and enforcement effectiveness. To help you accurately adapt to the new regulations, we have summarized the key information below based on the official amendment details: