The Hague Agreement Concerning the International Registration
of Industrial Designs Enters into Force in China
On 5 February 2022, the Chinese government submitted its
instrument of accession to the 1999 Geneva Act of the Hague
Agreement to the World Intellectual Property Organization, becoming
the 68th Contracting Party to the 1999 Act and the 77th member of
the Hague Union. The 1999 Act entered into force in China on 5 May
2022.
From 5 May 2022, non-residents can obtain international design
protection in China. At the same time, Chinese companies will be
able to quickly and easily seek international protection for their
designs in the 94 countries covered by the Hague system, which will
help them expand into international markets.
