Recognition of Well-known Trademarks by Administrative Authorities
July 02, 2003 | BY
clpstaff &clp articlesAnother piece of China's trademarks legislation puzzle has been put in place with the issuance of new rules on well-known trademarks. The rules introduce some important changes to recognition of well-known marks, and might make it easier for foreign trademarks to win such recognition in China.
By Ruixue Ran, East Associates, Beijing
To conform to the amendments made to China'sTrademark Law1 and theTrademark Law Implementing Regulations,2 the State Administration for Industry