Recordal of Intellectual Property Rights with the Customs
Intellectual property customs recordation is a crucial measure for enterprises to safeguard their intellectual property rights in the process of import and export. It is that the intellectual property right holders, according to relevant regulations, register the detailed information of intellectual property, such as name, type, validity period, etc., and the situation of related goods with the General Administration of Customs. After recordation, during the routine supervision of imported and exported goods, the customs can actively identify suspected infringing goods based on the recordation information, effectively preventing the inflow or outflow of infringing commodities, which significantly reduces the cost and difficulty of enterprises rights protection. For example, after a well-known brand records its trademark with the customs, once the goods counterfeiting its trademark are found in import or export, the customs can take prompt actions. This not only protects the enterprise brand reputation but also ensures the fair competition order in the market and is a powerful guarantee for enterprises to conduct international trade and protect their innovation achievements.
Frequently Asked Question
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How long does it take to complete the record-filing?
Generally, it takes about 30 working days to complete the record - filing. However, the actual duration may vary depending on factors such as the completeness and accuracy of the application materials and the workload of the General Administration of Customs.
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What is the cost of the record-filing?
In China, the intellectual property customs record - filing is currently free. This helps to reduce the cost for enterprises to safeguard their intellectual property rights.
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How can I query the progress of the record-filing?
The right - holder can query the progress of the record - filing through the Intellectual Property Customs Protection Record - filing Application System of the General Administration of Customs by using the application number, the name of the right - holder and other information.
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What types of intellectual property rights does the record-filing cover?
It mainly includes exclusive rights to use trademarks, copyrights and rights related to copyrights, patent rights. These types basically cover the common forms of intellectual property rights of enterprises.
