How to Protect Goods from Seizure When Exporting from China?

When it comes to product manufacturing, it is important to note that a significant portion of goods is produced in China. The country is a popular manufacturer for various products ordered by Russian companies. This choice is justified by the fact that Chinese enterprises have high production capacity, modern equipment, cutting-edge technologies, and highly experienced personnel. Altogether, this enables them to produce high-quality goods that meet all requirements at an optimal price-to-quality ratio.

However, as practice shows, recently, there have been issues with exporting goods from China to Russia. Increasingly, clients face unpleasant situations during export: Chinese customs detain goods due to trademark rights violations. The problem is that an identical or similar trademark may already be registered in China under a different name and/or included in the customs registry.

So the question arises: how to protect your goods from potential seizure when exporting from China?

Our company's experts, drawing on years of experience and knowledge, have thoroughly addressed this issue to find the optimal solution.

To prevent such problems and ensure seamless import of our clients’ goods, we offer a comprehensive service: trademark development, verification, and registration in both Russia and China, with a guaranteed successful registration. This service is designed to protect goods that our clients manufacture in China and import to Russia.

In fact, only a registered trademark in China guarantees unobstructed export from the country.

Here are the key components of our service:

• Development of a Unique Trademark

Our specialists will create a unique and memorable trademark tailored to your company’s concept and products. Legal protectability requirements will be considered in the design process.

• Thorough Search for Similar or Identical Marks

We will conduct a comprehensive search in the databases of registered trademarks and pending applications to ensure the developed trademark is unique and does not infringe on third-party rights.

This in-depth search allows us to guarantee registration, with a money-back policy if the trademark is not registered (excluding government fees).

The service includes a search in two Nice Classification classes (including sub-classes for China).

• Filing Trademark Applications in Russia and China

We will professionally prepare all necessary documents and file them with Rospatent (for Russian registration or international procedures) and/or the Chinese Trademark Office (for national registration in China).

• Obtaining Certificates of Registration

Our team will accompany you throughout the entire process to achieve the main goal—successful trademark registration and issuance of certificates confirming your exclusive rights in both countries.

• Registration Guarantee

Thanks to our extensive experience and expertise, we are confident in our work quality and guarantee successful trademark registration in Russia and China.

If registration is refused, we will refund the full service fee (excluding government fees).

The service cost is 1,500,000 RUB and may vary slightly depending on the number of classes.

We have also developed several unique trademarks and submitted them for registration. If you are interested, our experts can provide information about these ready-to-use trademarks or develop a custom one for you.

Purchasing a ready-made trademark may take up to 7 days.

Creating a new custom trademark typically takes 7–10 business days.

Trademark registration in Russia and China takes significantly longer: from 3 to 9 months.

If you want to protect your product and benefit from our service, contact us today! Don’t waste your time — request a callback on our website and get a free consultation from one of our experts.

Additionally, it’s worth noting that a trademark is a valuable intangible asset that offers various benefits to a company. A registered trademark grants exclusive rights, enabling its legal use, the prevention of unauthorized use by others, and the ability to license its use.

When creating a trademark, it must be legally protectable and meet the legal requirements of both Russian and Chinese law. The designation must be unique and capable of identifying the goods/services of its owner. It must also not fall under the absolute grounds for refusal of registration. Therefore, trademark development is a crucial stage that should be approached professionally, based on legal norms and established practice.

It is also vital to conduct a database search for registered trademarks and applications to assess the risk of infringement. If the search results are favorable, the trademark can proceed to the registration stage.

To obtain exclusive rights, registration is a must. Successful registration grants the owner full legal rights to use the trademark in the territory where it is protected.

Our service enables fast-track registration of trademarks in both Russia and China, reducing risks at customs and protecting your business interests.