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ARTICLE · 04 FEBRUARY 2026

News & Cases From China: January 2026

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On 25 December, the 19th Session of the Standing Committee of the 14th National People's Congress (NPC) conducted group deliberations on The Trademark Law of the People's Republic of China (the Draft Amendment).

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On 25 December, the 19th Session of the Standing Committee of the 14th National People's Congress (NPC) conducted group deliberations on The Trademark Law of the People's Republic of China (the Draft Amendment). The Draft Amendment was published on the NPC's official website on 27 December seeking public comments within 45 days. The Draft Amendment comprises nine chapters with 84 articles. The main revisions are as follows:

1. Clarifies trademark registration requirements by adding a dedicated chapter to centrally regulate and refine previously scattered provisions:

  • Includes a new rule prohibiting the use of trademarks identical or similar to the signs of the Communist Party of China (CPC), namely its name, flag, emblem and medals.

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