French trademark registration guide for Chinese applicants
A practical guide to French trademark registration for Chinese applicants, from INPI filing and priority to examination, opposition and renewal.
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French and EU IP counsel for companies and IP firms across Asia
Our Paris-based IP team helps businesses, brands and IP firms across Asia, including mainland China, Hong Kong, Macao and Singapore, protect and manage rights in France and the European Union. We coordinate matters in English or French, with a clear scope, timeline and fee proposal.
Paris-based team · France and EU matters · English and French coordination
WHO WE HELP
Built for IP partners and companies across Asia
Choose the route that matches your role. Each path explains the documents, deadlines and local workstream required in France and the European Union.
PRIMARY AUDIENCE
Confidential white-label or visible support, local representation and concise English reporting for French and EU matters, coordinated with the instructing IP firm.
SECONDARY AUDIENCE
IP strategy for Asian exporters, technology companies and consumer brands preparing to launch or distribute in France and the European Union.
INTERNATIONAL IP COUNSEL
International reach, recognised French and European authority
Founded and led by Nathalie Dreyfus, accredited expert at the Court of Cassation and the Court of Appeal of Paris, Dreyfus coordinates French and EU intellectual property matters in English and French, working with the appropriate local professionals when a matter requires it.
PARIS
BASED IN PARIS
FR + EU
CORE TERRITORIES
EN + FR
WORKING LANGUAGES
ASIA
ASIA-WIDE SUPPORT
RECOGNITION
Independent rankings that reassure international partners
Dreyfus is recognised by leading international intellectual property and legal directories.
WHY DREYFUS
Why partners across Asia choose Dreyfus
Dreyfus combines direct French and EU representation with a coordination model designed for IP firms, legal teams and companies across Asia entering or operating in Europe.
INTERNATIONAL OPERATING MODEL
Asia → Paris → Europe
One coordinated strategy, one accountable team and clear reporting across the life of the matter.
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Direct access to French and EU specialists
Work directly with the professionals handling the matter, with clear ownership and practical next steps.
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Built for cooperation with Asia-based counsel
White-label or visible support, confidential coordination and concise English reporting that protects the client relationship.
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One strategy across France and Europe
Coordinate filings, disputes, domains, customs and online enforcement without fragmenting the European portfolio.
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From filing to enforcement
Protect rights through registration, monitoring, opposition, litigation and cross-border enforcement.
PARIS
Based in Paris
EN + FR
Working languages
FR + EU
Core territories
ASIA
Clients and IP partners
Our areas of expertise
Dreyfus combines intellectual property expertise with practical support for IP firms and companies across Asia on matters before French and European authorities.
→ French and EU filings
→ Opposition and cancellation
→ Portfolio strategy
→ Monitoring and renewals
→ French and EU design filings
→ International protection
→ Validity and ownership
→ Enforcement strategy
→ UDRP proceedings
→ .fr and .eu disputes
→ Online brand enforcement
→ Domain portfolio strategy
→ Software ownership and licensing
→ SaaS and technology contracts
→ Open-source compliance
→ AI projects and EU market entry
→ Watch services and bad-faith filings
→ Marketplace and platform misuse
→ Evidence and response strategy
→ Cross-border coordination
→ Customs applications
→ Seizure coordination
→ Pre-litigation advice
→ French court proceedings
→ Marketplace and website compliance
→ Consumer terms and privacy
→ Product safety and traceability
→ Platform obligations and enforcement
PRIORITY INDUSTRIES
Sector knowledge for cross-border growth
Sector-specific IP support for companies and IP firms across Asia entering or operating in France and the European Union.
BRANDS AND DISTRIBUTION
Fashion and luxury
Trademark strategy, designs, distribution risks, online enforcement and anti-counterfeiting.
DIGITAL ASSETS
Technology and software
Software protection, licensing, AI, digital contracts and European market-entry compliance.
ORIGIN AND REPUTATION
Food, wine and agriculture
Trademarks, geographical indications, plant varieties, distribution and customs coordination.
Need advice or local representation?
Send us your matter and deadline. We will confirm the next practical step.
PRACTICAL ANSWERS
Common questions from IP firms and companies across Asia
CONFIDENTIALITY
Can Dreyfus support an IP firm in Asia on French and EU matters?
Yes. The scope, client relationship and reporting format can be organised confidentially with the instructing firm.
LOCAL REPRESENTATION
Which authorities can Dreyfus coordinate with?
Matters may involve French and European offices, WIPO procedures, CPVO matters and French litigation.
FIRST INSTRUCTION
What should be included in the first message?
Please include the IP right(s) involved, the relevant territory, any deadline, the parties and available documents. We will confirm the practical next step.
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78 avenue Raymond Poincaré
75116 Paris, France
For partners across Asia
Matter coordination
English-language coordination is available for IP firms and companies across Asia seeking support in France and the European Union.
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