IP Licensing & Maintenance

IP is an asset. We draft bilingual contracts and keep your portfolio alive with renewals, annuities and recordals — so your rights don't lapse by accident.

Bilingual Contracts Annuity & Renewal Recordals

What we handle

Turn IP rights into managed, enforceable assets.

🔗Contracts

Assignment agreements
License agreements
NDA / PDA / manufacturing agreements

♻Maintenance

Patent annuity & renewal
Trademark renewal
Annual fee docketing

📝Recordals

Name / address changes
License / assignment recordal
Merger & transfer updates

Common license types we record and explain: Exclusive — only the licensee may use the IP, even the licensor may not; Sole — only the licensor and one licensee may use it; Non-exclusive — the licensor may license to many parties. Recording a license or assignment with CNIPA strengthens its enforceability against third parties.

How the process works

Define the deal — parties, scope, territory and term.
Draft bilingual contract — Chinese + English aligned.
Sign & notarize / legalize — if cross-border, as needed.
Record transfer / license — with CNIPA where required.
Set reminders — renewal and annuity deadlines tracked.

Our Fees

Agency fee only — CNIPA official fees are billed at cost. First 30-minute consultation is free; translation at USD 0.10/word.

Annuity / renewal / recordalQuoted per matter

Bilingual contract draftingVia law firm*

* Contract drafting is handled by a qualified PRC law firm, engaged separately. See the full fee schedule →

FAQ

Why bilingual contracts?

They prevent misunderstandings; the Chinese version often governs in China, so both must match in meaning.

What if I miss a renewal?

A late restoration is possible within the grace period with a surcharge — but better to docket it in advance.

Is recordal mandatory?

Not always, but recording a license/assignment with CNIPA strengthens enforceability against third parties.