The CNIPA announced this week that paper trade mark registration certificates will no longer be issued from 1 January 2022. For trade mark applications submitted via paper filing, the CNIPA will issue a Notice with a URL and QR code where the applicant can download the electronic trade mark registration certificate. For the application filed via the e-filing system, the registration certificate can be viewed and downloaded from the CNIPA's online service system. There will be a transitional period from 15 October to 31 December where the CNIPA will issue both paper certificate and Notice of receipt for trade mark registration certificates.
