In order to further improve the  online processing of trademark reviews, strengthen the effective connection between administrative review and court review, and promote the green development of the trademark review, the Trademark Office of the CNIPA will fully implement the online application of refusal review cases by trademark agencies. Relevant matters are hereby circulated as follows:

1. As of November 1, 2022, trademark agencies shall, in principle, submit electronic applications through the trademark online service system instead of submitting paper documents when handling refusal review business.

2. The period from the date of issuance of this circular to November 1 is the "transition period" for the full implementation of online applications of refusal review cases by trademark agencies. Trademark agencies shall make full preparations. Agencies not having an account of the trademark online service system shall apply for registration as soon as possible.

Trademark Office of the CNIPA

September 5, 2022