Trademark Services / Recordals & Changes
Trademark Assignment
Trademark assignment (legally transferring the exclusive right of a registered mark to another party) must be filed jointly by buyer and seller with CNIPA and takes effect only after approval and publication. A private contract without recordal transfers nothing. We handle filing and recordal end to end.
¥900.00 (incl. official fee ¥450.00) Order now
What's included
- Check 3 statuses: pledge (mortgage), license (rented out), freeze
- Draft 1 assignment-contract key-points checklist
- Draft assignment form, file 1 business day after materials ready
- Guide both parties to prepare signed materials
- Pay assignment official fee, track to approval publication
Process
- Check trademark status — We check whether the mark is pledged, licensed or frozen, and confirm it can be assigned（Within 1 business day）Platform
- Sign assignment contract — Buyer and seller sign the assignment contract themselves; we provide a key-points checklist（Up to both parties）You
- Prepare materials — Both parties upload license/ID photos per the checklist and sign the application form, each checking their own（approx. 1-2 days）You
- File assignment — Filed with CNIPA within 1 business day once materials are complete（1 business day）Platform
- Approval & publication — CNIPA examines, approves and publishes — the official review prevails. If corrections are needed (CNIPA asks to add or amend materials), we notify both parties（approx. 4-6 months (official)）Authority
Required materials
| Material | Notes | Applies to | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registration certificate | Provided by the assignor; upload a photo for verification | All | Required |
| Assignment contract | Signed and sealed/signed by both parties; the contract is not mandatory on CNIPA's checklist, but submitting it together lowers the chance of correction requests | All | Required |
| Both parties' business licenses | Clear copies from both sides; the application form needs the company seal | Business | Required |
| Both parties' ID cards | Front and back for individual parties; documents signed by the person | Individual | Required |
| Assignment application form | We generate it; both parties check, sign/seal and send back | All | We prepare |
| Power of attorney | We generate it; both parties check, sign/seal and send back | All | We prepare |
FAQ
Does signing the contract complete the transfer?
No. Assignment takes effect only after CNIPA approval and publication — until then the assignee has no exclusive right. Official recordal is a must.
What should I check before buying a mark?
Whether it is pledged, licensed to others, or judicially frozen — all can block the transfer. Our check covers these 3 statuses.
Must similar marks under the same owner transfer together?
In principle yes. Trademark law requires identical/similar marks on the same or similar goods under one registrant to be assigned together; otherwise CNIPA will require them to be assigned together, and failure to comply means the assignment will not be approved.
What if the assignment fails?
If a status issue (e.g. freeze) blocks the transfer, it surfaces at the check stage; before filing, fees can be negotiated back. After filing, the official fee is non-refundable.
Need professional help?
MyTMBee offers full online processing: AI success-rate evaluation, professional material preparation, and progress tracking.