Two Tiers of IP Protection

From an IP audit that reveals what's at risk, to legal action that stops infringement and recovers damages. Every tier is handled by a licensed PRC lawyer. Tier 1 credits fully toward Tier 2, so you never lose money by starting with the audit.

IP Audit & Registration Check
Check whether your brand, design, or patent is protected in China, and whether your supplier is filing competing registrations behind your back.
from $499
5-7 business days delivery
  • Trademark search in China (CNIPA database)
  • Design patent search
  • Utility model / invention patent search (if applicable)
  • Supplier's IP filing status — are they registering your brand or design?
  • IP gap analysis — what's protected, what's not, what's at risk
  • Registration recommendations — what you should file, in what class, and why
  • Written report with actionable next steps
  • No trademark/patent filing (can be quoted separately)
  • No legal action against infringers (that's Tier 2)
  • No litigation

Format: IP audit report, signed by licensed PRC lawyer

Full $499 credits toward IP Infringement Legal Action within 30 days
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Three Steps from Audit to Action

We don't just tell you there's a problem — we gather the evidence and take legal action to stop it.

What This Isn't

We believe in telling you what we don't do — it saves everyone time and builds trust.

We are not a patent/trademark filing agency

We can coordinate filings, but our core expertise is enforcement and recovery. If you need bulk filing services, we partner with IP filing agencies.

We don't handle copyright disputes

Copyright in China operates under a different legal framework. We focus on trademarks, design patents, and trade secrets — the IP issues that most commonly arise in supplier relationships.

We can't un-register a trademark overnight

If your supplier squatted your trademark, challenging it is a legal process that takes months. We'll be honest about the timeline.

IP Protection Questions

My factory is using my mold to produce for competitors. What can I do?
This is one of the most common IP violations in China. If you paid for the mold and have documentation proving ownership, we can: (1) send a cease-and-desist letter demanding they stop using your mold, (2) file an administrative complaint with the local IP bureau, (3) pursue civil litigation to recover damages and demand mold return. The key is acting fast — before the factory destroys evidence or transfers production to a related entity.
Do I need to register my trademark in China to be protected?
China is a first-to-file jurisdiction, meaning the first person to register a trademark owns it — even if they're not the original brand owner. If you haven't registered your trademark in China, your supplier (or anyone else) can legally register it and then sue YOU for infringement. This is called 'trademark squatting' and it's extremely common. Our IP Audit checks whether this has already happened.
What's the difference between a cease-and-desist letter and a demand letter?
A cease-and-desist letter specifically demands that the infringer stop using your IP. A demand letter (from our Dispute Assessment product) demands payment or compensation. For IP cases, we typically send both — stop the infringement AND demand compensation for damage already done.
Can you help me register my trademark or patent in China?
Yes, trademark and patent registration can be quoted as a separate service. We recommend registering BEFORE you start working with a Chinese supplier — not after you discover infringement. The IP Audit (Tier 1) includes registration recommendations telling you exactly what to file and in what class.
What if my supplier registered my trademark in China first?
This happens frequently and it's called trademark squatting. Recovery is possible but complex — we need to prove bad faith registration. Chinese law provides mechanisms to challenge bad faith trademark filings, but the process takes time and requires strong evidence. If you're in this situation, book a case assessment immediately — the longer you wait, the harder it becomes.

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Stop the IP Theft Before It Spreads

Whether you need an IP audit to check your exposure or legal action to stop an infringing factory, we handle it with a licensed PRC lawyer. The $499 audit delivers in 5-7 days — before your supplier registers one more thing behind your back.

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