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Efficient online trademark license recordal in Mainland China. Automatic validity verification, support for all license types, transparent tracking, and experienced attorney oversight — all on one platform.

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Overview

What Is Trademark License Recordal?

Trademark license recordal is the official registration of a trademark licensing agreement with the China National Intellectual Property Administration (CNIPA), providing legal advantages and third-party enforceability.

Why It Matters

Why You Should Record Your Trademark License

Under China's Trademark Law, a trademark license agreement is valid between the contracting parties even without recordal. However, filing with CNIPA unlocks important legal protections that safeguard both parties' interests.

  • An unrecorded license cannot be asserted against a bona fide third party under Chinese law
  • Licensees of well-known or high-value trademarks face significant risk without official recordal
  • Courts and administrative authorities treat recorded licenses as stronger evidence in disputes
  • Recording the license is often a prerequisite for customs recordal and border enforcement
  • Demonstrates proper trademark use — helping maintain registration validity against non-use cancellation
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License Types

Three Types of Trademark Licenses in China

Chinese trademark law recognizes three distinct license types, each granting different levels of usage rights. Choose the right one for your business arrangement.

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Platform Advantages

Why File License Recordal on the Kangxin IP Platform?

Streamlined online workflows, automatic validity checks, transparent pricing, and experienced attorney oversight — everything you need for efficient license recordal.

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How It Works

Simple 5-Step Filing Process

From submission to official recordal — transparent tracking at every stage.

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Why Kangxin

How We Compare for License Recordal

The Kangxin IP Platform combines streamlined online processes with experienced legal expertise.

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Trademark license recordal is the process of officially registering a trademark license agreement with the China National Intellectual Property Administration (CNIPA). While a license agreement is valid between parties without recordal, filing provides critical legal advantages: recorded licenses can be asserted against bona fide third parties, serve as evidence in enforcement and litigation, and enable exclusive/sole licensees to independently pursue infringement claims.
Three types: (1) General License — the licensee uses the trademark, but the licensor retains usage rights and may license to others; (2) Exclusive License — only the licensee may use the trademark, and the licensor cannot use it or license to others; (3) Sole License — both the licensee and licensor may use the trademark, but the licensor cannot license to any other party.
Simply search for your trademark by application number, registration number, or name — the system automatically verifies validity and populates licensor details from official records. You then enter licensee information, select the license type, upload required documents, and see the auto-calculated fees instantly. An experienced attorney reviews everything before filing with CNIPA, and you can track progress in real time.
The CNIPA typically processes trademark license recordal applications within 1 to 3 months after submission. The Kangxin IP Platform provides real-time status tracking so you can monitor every stage. The online filing process itself can be completed in minutes thanks to automatic trademark data retrieval and instant fee calculation.
No. License recordal can only be filed for trademarks that have been registered and are currently valid. The Kangxin IP Platform automatically verifies trademark validity status when you search and select a trademark, preventing rejected applications and saving you time and fees.
License recordal is not strictly mandatory — an unrecorded license is still valid between the contracting parties. However, it is strongly recommended because unrecorded licenses cannot be asserted against bona fide third parties, and only recorded exclusive/sole licensees have standing to independently file infringement lawsuits.
Yes. The Kangxin IP Platform supports batch processing for multiple license recordals. If you are licensing multiple trademarks under the same agreement, our system can handle them efficiently with consistent documentation and transparent tracking for each filing.
Costs include the CNIPA official fee and Kangxin's service fee. The platform automatically calculates the total fee as soon as you select your trademark in the first step — you see the exact amount before uploading any documents or authorizing work. No hidden costs or surprise invoices.
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