China IP Protection
for Global Clients

Registered patent & trademark agency in China. We help overseas businesses secure, manage and enforce their patents, trademarks and copyrights in China — in clear English, with fixed-fee transparency.

Patent & Trademark Agency (CNIPA) Madrid & PCT Support English-Speaking Team 24/7 Response

About Us

A China-based patent & trademark agency serving foreign clients since 2024, founded and run by Registered Patent Attorneys (CNIPA).

Beijing Tunan Intellectual Property Agency (北京图南知识产权代理事务所) is a patent and trademark agency registered with the China National Intellectual Property Administration (CNIPA). We focus on foreign-related intellectual property — helping overseas companies and individuals register and protect their IP rights in China through the Chinese system and international routes (Madrid for trademarks, PCT / Hague for patents and designs).

We handle the full lifecycle of IP: registration, management, licensing and enforcement support — including trademark and patent filing, copyright registration, customs recordal, e-commerce takedowns and litigation backup. Our industry coverage spans machinery, electronics, IT, chemicals, daily products, home appliances, pharmaceuticals and more.

We communicate with international clients in English, keep process transparent, and provide bilingual (CN/EN) documents so you always understand what is filed on your behalf.

Our Patent Attorneys

Founders & Registered Patent Agents (CNIPA)
  • Luo Chengkai (罗程凯) — Founder & Patent Attorney, CNIPA No. 4430849
  • Luo Chengkai: ~13 yrs practice since 2012; represented OPPO, GAC, Mulinsen & East Group; ~10 patent invalidation cases end-to-end; trainer for the China Patent Attorney Qualification Exam
  • Zhang Ying (张莹) — Patent Attorney (Partner), CNIPA No. 1137239; Former CNIPA Examiner
  • Zhang Ying: 7 yrs substantive examination + 7 yrs reexamination & invalidation at CNIPA; senior panel head, Patent Reexamination Board
  • Deep expertise in Chinese domestic patent & trademark filing
  • Mechanical / Electronics / Chemical / Software coverage
  • Madrid · PCT · Hague international routes supported

English-speaking process coordination & translation support provided for overseas clients.

Practice Areas

End-to-end IP services for foreign rights holders entering or operating in China.

Professionals

Your direct contact for foreign-related IP matters.

①Luo Chengkai · 罗程凯

  • Founder & Patent Attorney — CNIPA No. 4430849
  • BSc, Optical Information Science & Technology (Dongguan Univ. of Tech)
  • ~13 years in patent practice (since 2012)
  • Served OPPO, GAC (Guangzhou Auto), Mulinsen & East Group on patent filings
  • Technical fields: smartphones, software, power & electronic circuits, mechanics
  • ~10 patent invalidation matters handled end-to-end (incl. oral hearings)
  • Trainer for China Patent Attorney Qualification Exam

②Zhang Ying · 张莹

  • Patent Attorney (Partner)
  • Former CNIPA Examiner — Patent Reexamination Board
  • CNIPA Patent Attorney No. 1137239
  • 7 yrs substantive examination + 7 yrs reexamination & invalidation
  • Technical field: Electronics (CNIPA former examiner)
  • Studied US & EU patent law (USPTO, unitary patent)

③Amber Li · 李玉红

  • Process Coordinator (Formalities)
  • Case workflow & dossier management for overseas filings
  • English communication & bilingual document translation
  • Email: amberleework@163.com

+Team & Support

  • Patent illustrators (USPTO/EPO/CNIPA)
  • English business & translation desk
  • Formalities & dossier management
  • Process tracking for overseas clients

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers for overseas rights holders.

How can I protect my trademark in China?

Register it with CNIPA directly, or via the Madrid System based on your home application. China is "first-to-file", so early registration is strongly advised.

How to enter China national phase by PCT?

File within 30 months from the earliest priority date: request form, Chinese translation of the PCT application, and full fees. We handle the formalities end-to-end.

What are the requirements for design patent drawings?

Provide clear, complete views (photos, renderings or line drawings) without surface shading. We prepare compliant drawings for CNIPA, USPTO, EPO and more.

Is copyright registration mandatory in China?

No — protection is automatic on creation. But registration with the Copyright Protection Center of China greatly helps in ownership and infringement disputes (customs, e-commerce).

How much does a patent cost in China?

It depends on type (invention / utility / design), complexity and services needed. See our fee table or contact us for a quote.

How do I start IP infringement action in China?

Share case details and evidence with a China-registered lawyer. Foreign owners should notarize, legalize and translate IDs, POA and evidence in advance. We prepare and hand over the filing records; for litigation please engage a qualified PRC law firm separately.

Service Fees

Transparent pricing. Final quote depends on case complexity — contact us for a fixed fee.

Professional Consulting
USD 120

Per hour. IP strategy & advisory for overseas clients.

Translation
USD 0.1

Per word, foreign language → Chinese (patent-grade).

First Consultation
FREE

30 minutes. Tell us your case, get a clear plan.

ServiceOur Agency Fee (indicative)What's included
China TrademarkUSD 180–250 / classAvailability search, filing & prosecution through CNIPA
Invention PatentUSD 1,500–2,000Drafting, Chinese translation, filing, office-action support
Utility ModelUSD 500–700Drafting & filing (6–12 mo grant)
Design PatentUSD 200–300Filing & formalities
PCT National Phase (China)USD 1,800–2,500Entry formalities & agent (translation at cost)
Copyright RegistrationUSD 120–200Filing & recordal (incl. software)
IP Search (prior-art / FTO)USD 300–600Search report & clearance opinion

* Indicative agency fees only. Official CNIPA fees are separate and passed through at cost. Final quote depends on case complexity — contact us for a fixed fee.

Contact Us

Tell us about your IP needs — we usually reply within one business day.

Email: amberleework@163.com

Phone / WeChat: 13592724886 (WeChat same number)

Foshan Office: Room 2304, Tower A4-1, Greenland Cuican Tiancheng, No.6 Jinghong 1st St., Chancheng Dist., Foshan, Guangdong, China

Beijing HQ: 2F, Building 1, Zone 8, No.188 West South 4th Ring Rd, Fengtai Dist., Beijing, China

Agency: Beijing Tunan IP Agency · Patent & Trademark Agency