FOR OVERSEAS IP FIRMS
Your China instructions.
A clear local scope.
A local point of contact for China trademark filings, portfolio matters and trademark disputes. Discuss the working relationship as carefully as the case itself.
Discuss a China instructionCORRESPONDENT WORK
China trademark support for your practice.
Search and filing instructions
Discuss the mark, applicant, Chinese wording, goods and services, existing rights and filing route. Specify the research and reporting needed for your client.
Discuss a filingPortfolio and prosecution matters
China applications, renewals, record changes, assignments and notices need clear records and instructions. For a Madrid China matter, include the international registration and the full CNIPA/WIPO notice.
Discuss a portfolio matterTrademark disputes
Refusal review, opposition, invalidation and cancellation matters need their own facts, evidence and deadline review. Court proceedings and other licensed work require separately qualified representation.
Discuss a disputeAGREE BEFORE WORK BEGINS
A working relationship your firm can review.
Case scope & reporting
Agree the matter, deliverables, fee basis, document requirements, reporting language and responsibility for instructions and deadlines.
Confidentiality & client relationship
Confirm confidentiality requirements, permitted file channels and who may communicate with the end client. Set these arrangements out in the engagement terms.
Company & authorization
Verify the Chinese legal entity and trademark agency record. Confirm which provider would handle any work that requires a different authorization.
Commercial terms
Request a matter-specific quotation or discuss repeat instructions. Agree fees and any ongoing cooperation terms before instruction.
COOPERATION QUESTIONS
Before sharing the file.
How do we request a quotation?
Send the type of matter, mark, goods or services, applicant’s jurisdiction and any relevant application or registration numbers. Include a deadline if there is one. We can then clarify the scope and quote for the proposed work.
How are confidentiality and client contact handled?
Tell us your firm’s requirements before sending confidential files. Confidentiality terms, reporting arrangements, client contact and the respective roles should be expressly agreed for the engagement.
Can you act as a global law firm?
ChanYond is a Chinese trademark service company, not a global law firm. Patent statutory representation, litigation and work requiring other professional authorization are handled independently by appropriately qualified providers.