[Jian Xu] General strategy of IP complaint at Canton Fair in China

Canton fair is by far the biggest and most comprehensive trade fair in the world. Apart from being a great opportunity for sourcing goods from China, it is also a good chance to check for intellectual property infringement, allowing you to proactively enforce of your intellectual property rights.

Whether you have identified counterfeit products on the market, or whether you want to check if any exist, the Canton Fair is a great opportunity to gather such information. The Canton Fair has the following to offer:

1. To do an IP audit and check whether there are counterfeit products on the market which may harm your business;

2. To find leads and gather evidence in pursuing the source of counterfeiting; and

3. To enforce your IP rights against suspected exhibitors.


Prudent preparation can bring you significantly closer to success. The following things are a to-do list before the Canton Fair, to maximising your chances of successfully enforcing your rights at the fair:

1. Assemble the necessary documents;

2. Research the Fair’s website;

3. Contact experienced agents or lawyers early; and

4. Ensure that you are clear as to what type of IP infringement you are looking for at the Fair.





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