Category: Corporate

CHINA | Opposing a Trademark Registration

In China, companies and individuals can oppose a trademark registration by filing a trademark opposition. Once the trademark is preliminarily approved, it will be publicly announced in the trademark gazette. During the preliminary approval period, companies and individuals may file an objection application. If successful, the trademark will not be registered. For companies, the trademark…

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CHINA | Understanding Registered Capital

In China, registered capital refers to the total capital contribution and form to be paid-in by shareholders. Registered capital is publicly disclosed on the company’s business license and related government databases. However, registered capital is not the paid-in capital of a company. It is the capital declared by shareholders in the Articles of Association (‘AoA’).…

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