Post-Canton Fair IP Protection By China MSA

The Canton Fair is a bi-annual global import and export exhibition that takes place every April and October and is held in Guangzhou, China. It is a platform where exhibitors can present their goods to potential buyers, serving as a significant trade opportunity for growing businesses. As mentioned in our previous article: IP Enforcement at Canton Fair in China: Before and After the Covid Pandemic, published in April 2021, it is normal practice that IP right owners can submit IP infringement complaints to the on-site IP Complaint Centre, consisting of law enforcement officials from the local Market Supervision Administration (MSA), to request removal of the infringing products from further exhibition for the rest of the Canton Fair.