Recognition of Well-known Trademarks by Administrative Authorities

July 02, 2003 | BY

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Another 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.

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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