Conducting due diligence reduces the risks of fraud, legal disputes, and financial losses. It ensures you partner with reliable companies and helps you make informed decisions in a complex business environment.

Depending on the report level, it may include:

• Company registration details
• Ownership and management structure
• Registration change records
• Legal compliance status
• Intellectual property records
• Taxation records
• Legal proceedings
• Legal analysis and risk attention on basic reports (for full reports)
• On-site verification (for advanced reports)

The delivery time varies by report type:

• Basic Report: 1–2 business days
• Full Report: 2-3 business days
• Advanced Report: 4–6 business days

The information comes from official Chinese government databases, local authorities, and, for advanced reports, on-site visits and interviews with the company’s management.

No, for Basic and Full Reports, the due diligence is conducted discreetly without notifying the company. Advanced Reports may involve contact for arranging on-site visits.

We require the following:

• Full name of the Chinese company (in English and Chinese, if available)
• Company location and contact information (if known)
• Your contact details for report delivery

By conducting due diligence, you can avoid:

• Partnering with fraudulent or non-compliant companies
• Financial losses due to misrepresentation or hidden liabilities
• Cooperation with companies with improper products or services
• Legal disputes arising from improper business practices

Yes, expedited services are available for an additional fee:

• Basic Report: 1 business day
• Full Report: 2 business days
• Advanced Report: 4 business days

It is recommended to perform due diligence:

• Before entering any new business agreement
• Periodically, even with existing partners, to ensure continued compliance

The process includes three main steps:

• Step 1: Trademark formal check with the China Trademark Office to assess registrability and identify potential conflicts.
• Step 2: Trademark filing check with China Customs to confirm if the brand is already registered if the trademark is already registered in China by the third parties.
• Step 3: Trademark registration with the China Trademark Office, including document preparation, submission, and status updates.

The process generally takes 6–9 months for approval from the China Trademark Office, depending on the complexity and whether additional steps are required such as the objection of the trademark office during the review process and the objection of the third party during the public notice process.

You can register word marks, logos, or combined marks (word + logo). It’s also advisable to register your trademark in Chinese characters if you plan to operate in the Chinese market.

We conduct a thorough search in the official Chinese trademark database to identify potential conflicts and provide recommendations for adjustments to improve the registration success possibility.

If a third party registers your trademark and files it with China Customs, they can block your products from being exported. Trademark registration ensures your rights and prevents this scenario.

You need to provide:

• Trademark design or logo (if applicable)
• Applicant’s identification and contact details (individual or company)
• A list of products/services the trademark will cover

Yes, and we recommend it. Registering your brand in Chinese characters increases its recognizability and market value in China, as consumers often refer to brands in the local language.

We provide regular updates throughout the registration process and inform you immediately once the China Trademark Office issues the official approval certificate.

Our services are tailored to Mainland China, but we can manage the trademark registration in Hong Kong and other regions with our close partners in those territories on a case-by-case basis.

We provide expert advice on modifying or adjusting your application to improve its chances. If necessary, we can assist with appeals and additional actions to protect your brand.

Our team offers:

• Expertise in Chinese trademark law
• Comprehensive database searches to minimize risks
• Professional support from filing to registration
• Strategies tailored to your specific business needs