On 27 December 2025, China released a draft amendment to the PRC Trademark Law for public consultation. Compared with the sweeping proposals in 2023, the latest draft takes a more measured approach — focusing on procedural efficiency, strengthening protection against bad-faith filings, and targeted refinements to the existing regime.

In this article, our Managing Partner Alan Chiu and Partner Valerie Suen highlight the key changes brand owners should be aware of, including opposition timelines, use requirements, bad-faith conduct, well-known marks and movement marks.

Read the full article to understand how these proposed changes may affect trademark protection and brand strategy in China.