How to Record IPR with the Customs in China

Unlike the European customs authorities which only focus on imported goods, the Chinese Customs also examine goods leaving China and have the authority to protect intellectual property rights (IPR) by seizing infringing goods. According to the annual report published by the General Administration of Customs in China (GACC) in 2019, the Chinese Customs detained 55.6 thousands consignments of suspected infringing products, preventing them from being sold in external markets. It is highly recommended that EU SMEs record their intellectual property in advance as the Chinese Customs is more likely to act to protect recorded IP. 

Here are two short videos explaining how to sign up and log into the official website of Chinese Customs (http://www.customs.gov.cn/). For more details, download the IP Guide below.