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Key Facts: CTA Trademark Agent Exam

RMB 600

Examination registration fee per CTA notice

China Trademark Association

2 Papers / 400 pts

Examination structure (Trademark Legal Knowledge & Related Legal Knowledge & Litigation, 200 pts each)

China Trademark Association 2025 examination notice

10 years

Statutory trademark registration and renewal term in China

Trademark Law Articles 39 & 40

3 consecutive years

Non-use cancellation period under Article 49

Trademark Law Article 49

1 to 5 times

Punitive damages multiplier for bad-faith infringement

Trademark Law Article 63

RMB 5,000,000

Maximum statutory damages ceiling under Trademark Law Article 63

Trademark Law Article 63

30 days

Deadline to file administrative lawsuit before Beijing IP Court after CNIPA decision

Trademark Law Articles 34, 35, 44, 45, 54

CTA's Trademark Agent Business Proficiency Examination has two written papers: Trademark Legal Knowledge (120 minutes, 200 points) and Related Legal Knowledge and Litigation (180 minutes, 200 points). The 2025 registration fee was RMB 600, and registration through a paid-up CTA member unit required a college diploma and at least one year of trademark-related work. CTA does not publish the item count, item types, pass mark, or official language options in the public notice reviewed. The certificate is an industry proficiency credential, not a mandatory CNIPA recordation requirement. This bank is an English-language MCQ study adaptation.

Sample CTA Trademark Agent Practice Questions

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1Under Article 8 of China's Trademark Law, which of the following elements or combinations can be legally applied for and registered as a trademark?
A.Any single color or solitary natural scent without visual representation
B.Only two-dimensional visual words and graphic devices
C.Words, devices, letters, numerals, three-dimensional shapes, color combinations, and sounds
D.Only alphanumeric word marks with registered copyright certificates
Explanation: Article 8 of China's Trademark Law permits signs capable of distinguishing one person's goods from those of others—including words, devices, letters, numerals, three-dimensional signs, color combinations, sounds, and combinations of those elements—to be applied for as trademarks. The statute does not limit registrable signs to visible matter because it expressly includes sound.
2The 2019 revision to Article 4 of China's Trademark Law introduced an explicit ground to curb trademark hoarding. What does this provision mandate?
A.Applications for trademark registration filed in bad faith without the intent to use shall be refused
B.All enterprises must file proof of commercial sales prior to submitting any trademark application
C.Trademark applicants must manufacture goods in China within six months of filing
D.Foreign applicants cannot file more than ten trademark applications in a single calendar year
Explanation: Article 4, Paragraph 1 of the Trademark Law explicitly provides that 'applications for trademark registration that are filed in bad faith without the intent to use shall be refused' (不以使用为目的的恶意商标注册申请，应当予以驳回). This statutory rule empowers CNIPA to reject speculative, defensive hoarding, and bad-faith trademark filings at the examination stage.
3Under Article 10(1)(1) of the Trademark Law, which category of signs is subject to an absolute prohibition against use and registration as a trademark?
A.Signs that contain newly coined geographic surnames of company founders
B.Signs that describe the primary functions or raw materials of the designated goods
C.Foreign words that have not yet obtained translation approval from CNIPA
D.Signs identical with or similar to the State name, national flag, national emblem, or military anthem of the PRC
Explanation: Article 10(1)(1) establishes an absolute prohibition: signs identical with or similar to the State name, national flag, national emblem, national anthem, military flag, military emblem, military anthem, or medals of the PRC cannot be used as trademarks, nor can they be approved for registration.
4How is the 'adverse social impact' (不良影响) provision under Article 10(1)(8) of China's Trademark Law applied in trademark examination and judicial review?
A.It applies exclusively to resolve private civil disputes between competing commercial trademark owners
B.It applies to signs that harm public order, fine social customs, socialist ethics, or public interests
C.It allows examiners to refuse any mark that has lower commercial sales than leading industry competitors
D.It prohibits foreign language trademarks from being used in domestic broadcast media advertising
Explanation: Article 10(1)(8) prohibits signs 'detrimental to socialist morals or customs, or having other adverse social impact' (有害于社会主义道德风尚或者有其他不良影响的). The Supreme People's Court has repeatedly clarified that this clause protects public order, social morality, and general public interests, rather than specific private civil rights.
5Under Article 10, Paragraph 2 of the Trademark Law, what is the statutory rule regarding geographical names of administrative divisions at or above the county level?
A.They may be freely registered by any commercial enterprise located within that specific county
B.They cannot be registered as trademarks unless they possess other meanings or form part of a collective or certification mark
C.They can only be registered if accompanied by a mandatory disclaimer of exclusive rights in all Nice classes
D.They are permanently prohibited from being registered or used under any circumstances whatsoever
Explanation: Article 10(2) states that geographical names of administrative divisions at or above the county level or foreign geographical names well-known to the public shall not be registered as trademarks, except where the name possesses other meanings or forms part of a collective mark or certification mark (e.g., geographical indications). Registered marks using such names in good faith remain valid.
6Under Article 11, Paragraph 1 of China's Trademark Law, which of the following signs lacks distinctiveness and cannot be initially registered as a trademark?
A.Logos consisting of abstract geometric patterns created independently by graphic artists
B.Fanciful invented words that have no preexisting dictionary definition
C.Arbitrary words that have no conceptual relationship with the designated products
D.Signs that only bear the generic names, designs, or model numbers of the designated goods
Explanation: Article 11(1) provides that signs which only bear the generic names, designs, or model numbers of the goods, or directly indicate the quality, raw materials, functions, uses, weight, quantity, or other characteristics of the goods, or otherwise lack distinctive features, cannot be registered as trademarks.
7Under Article 11, Paragraph 2 of the Trademark Law, how can a sign that directly describes product features obtain trademark registration?
A.By acquiring distinctive features through extensive commercial use and becoming readily distinguishable by the relevant public
B.By filing an affidavit confirming that no competitor in the same province has used the exact descriptive phrase
C.By translating the descriptive phrase into three foreign languages before submission to CNIPA
D.By operating a registered commercial website for at least twelve continuous months
Explanation: Article 11(2) establishes the doctrine of acquired distinctiveness (secondary meaning): signs mentioned in Article 11(1) that have acquired distinctive features through use and are readily distinguishable may be registered as trademarks.
8Article 12 of China's Trademark Law sets specific bars for three-dimensional signs (3D marks). Which 3D shape is prohibited from registration?
A.A distinctive packaging shape that has been registered as a design patent by the applicant
B.A three-dimensional sculptural container that possesses arbitrary ornamental contours
C.A shape that exclusively serves to give substantial value to the goods or is necessary to obtain a technical result
D.A three-dimensional figurine that has no functional relationship with the designated software services
Explanation: Under Article 12, where an application is filed for a three-dimensional sign, registration shall not be granted if the shape results from the nature of the goods themselves, is necessary to obtain a technical result, or gives substantial value to the goods (functionality doctrine).
9Under Article 13, Paragraph 2 of the Trademark Law, what protection is afforded to a well-known trademark that is NOT registered in China?
A.Protection only if the owner can demonstrate at least twenty years of physical sales in mainland China
B.Automatic cross-class protection across all 45 Nice classes regardless of product similarity
C.No protection whatsoever until an official registration certificate is issued by CNIPA
D.Protection against reproduction, imitation, or translation on identical or similar goods if it is likely to cause confusion
Explanation: Article 13(2) provides that where a trademark for which an application is filed is a reproduction, imitation, or translation of another person's well-known trademark not registered in China, and is likely to lead to confusion on identical or similar goods, registration shall not be granted and its use shall be prohibited.
10What is the scope of cross-class protection granted to a well-known trademark that IS registered in China under Article 13, Paragraph 3?
A.Exemption from all renewal fee obligations for the entire lifetime of the corporate owner
B.Unconditional cancellation of all prior registered trademarks across all 45 classes without inquiry into dilution
C.Protection on non-identical or dissimilar goods where registration would mislead the public and harm the interests of the well-known mark registrant
D.Automatic conversion of all registered company trade names in China into registered trademarks
Explanation: Article 13(3) provides that where a trademark applied for registration is a reproduction, imitation, or translation of another person's well-known trademark registered in China, and is used on non-identical or dissimilar goods, misleading the public and causing harm to the interests of the well-known mark registrant, registration shall not be granted and its use shall be prohibited.

About the CTA Trademark Agent Exam

The China Trademark Association Trademark Agent Business Proficiency Examination (中华商标协会商标代理人业务水平考试 / 商标代理人业务水平测试) is an industry proficiency assessment organized by the China Trademark Association (CTA) and undertaken by its Trademark Agency Branch. Its official outline covers China Trademark Law, prosecution, Madrid international registration, maintenance and disputes, agency rules, the Civil Code, related intellectual-property law, civil litigation, and administrative litigation. It is not a CNIPA licensing examination or a mandatory condition of trademark-agency recordation. CTA's public notices reviewed do not publish item types or official language options. This 100-question bank is an English-language MCQ study adaptation, not an official translation or format simulation.

Assessment

The 2025 CTA notice lists two written papers and does not publish item types, an item count, or any separate oral, practical, assignment, or case-study component.

Time Limit

5 hours (Paper 1: 120 mins, Paper 2: 180 mins)

Passing Score

Not published by the China Trademark Association

Exam Fee

RMB 600 registration fee (2025 CTA notice) (China Trademark Association (中华商标协会) / Trademark Agency Branch)

CTA Trademark Agent Exam Content Outline

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Trademark Law Principles, Distinctiveness & Refusal Grounds

Core Trademark Law principles, sign eligibility (Article 8), distinctiveness and secondary meaning (Article 11), absolute prohibitions (Article 10), relative grounds (Articles 13, 15, 30, 31, 32), bad-faith filings without intent to use (Article 4), and well-known trademark protection

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Trademark Prosecution, Classification & Madrid System

Application filing, Nice Classification, multi-class applications, priority claims (Paris Convention 6-month priority, exhibition priority), divisional applications, review of refusal before CNIPA (Article 34), and Madrid international registration procedures

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Post-Registration Maintenance, Disputes & Invalidation

Trademark term (10 years), renewal and grace period (Article 40), name/address alteration (Article 41), assignment (Article 42), licensing recordation (Article 43), 3-year non-use cancellation (Article 49), and invalidation proceedings (Articles 44 & 45)

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Trademark Agency Supervision & Professional Ethics

Provisions on Supervision and Administration of Trademark Agency, agency recordation, Article 19(4) restrictions on registering marks outside agency services, conflict of interest prohibitions, confidentiality, and CTA self-discipline codes

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Civil Code & Commercial Contract Foundations

Civil Code General Provisions, legal capacity, agency by authorization and unauthorized agency, contract formation (arrival rule), contract validity, breach and remedies, technology and licensing contracts, and 3-year limitation of action

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Anti-Unfair Competition, Copyright & Related IP Rights

Anti-Unfair Competition Law Article 7 (commercial-sign, enterprise-name, domain-name, and keyword confusion), false or misleading publicity, trade secrets (Article 39 burden of proof), copyright in logo artwork, design patent conflicts, and geographical indications

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Civil IP Litigation & Trademark Infringement

Infringement acts (Article 57), likelihood of confusion, non-use defense (Article 64), compensation calculation order and punitive damages up to 5× (Article 63), statutory damages up to RMB 5,000,000, evidence preservation, and preliminary injunctions

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Administrative Litigation & Review Proceedings

Judicial review of CNIPA TRAB adjudication decisions, Beijing IP Court exclusive first-instance jurisdiction, 30-day appeal deadline, Beijing High Court appellate review, and administrative reconsideration

How to Pass the CTA Trademark Agent Exam

What You Need to Know

  • Passing score: Not published by the China Trademark Association
  • Assessment: The 2025 CTA notice lists two written papers and does not publish item types, an item count, or any separate oral, practical, assignment, or case-study component.
  • Time limit: 5 hours (Paper 1: 120 mins, Paper 2: 180 mins)
  • Exam fee: RMB 600 registration fee (2025 CTA notice)

Keys to Passing

  • Work through all 100 available questions
  • Review every answer and explanation
  • Track weak areas and revisit them
  • Use our AI tutor for tough concepts

CTA Trademark Agent Study Tips from Top Performers

1Master core Trademark Law articles: Article 4 (bad-faith filings), Article 10 (absolute prohibitions), Article 11 (lack of distinctiveness), Article 13 (well-known marks), Article 15 (unauthorized agent filing), and Article 32 (prior rights)
2Know procedural deadlines cold: 6 months for Paris priority, 3 months for opposition from publication (Article 33), 15 days for review of refusal (Article 34), 12 months + 6-month grace for renewal (Article 40), and 30 days for administrative litigation before the Beijing IP Court
3Understand the distinction between absolute grounds under Article 44 (no time limit, open to anyone) and relative grounds under Article 45 (5-year limit for prior rights holders, no limit for bad-faith well-known marks)
4Review the Provisions on Supervision and Administration of Trademark Agency, specifically Article 19(4) prohibiting agencies from applying for trademarks outside their agency services
5For Paper 2, study Civil Code agency rules (apparent agency, unauthorized agency), contract formation by the arrival rule, and the 3-year general statute of limitations
6Drill the 2025 Anti-Unfair Competition Law Article 7 on commercial signs, trade names, domain names, application icons, and keyword confusion
7Master civil infringement remedies under Article 63: calculation hierarchy (actual loss -> infringer profit -> license multiple -> statutory damages up to RMB 5,000,000) and punitive damages (1 to 5 times for willful infringement with serious circumstances)

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the China Trademark Association Trademark Agent Business Proficiency Examination?

It is an industry proficiency assessment organized by the China Trademark Association (CTA) and its Trademark Agency Branch to evaluate and certify the professional legal and practical competence of trademark agency practitioners in China.

Is CTA certification a statutory requirement to practice trademark agency in China?

No. CNIPA materials confirm that trademark agency recordation does not require this proficiency certificate as a mandatory statutory condition. It is a recognized voluntary industry evaluation and quality benchmark for professional competence.

How is the examination organized and scored?

The examination consists of two written papers: Paper 1 Trademark Legal Knowledge (09:00–11:00, 200 points) and Paper 2 Related Legal Knowledge and Litigation (14:00–17:00, 200 points), totaling 400 points. CTA does not publish the pass mark in the public notice reviewed.

Who is eligible to register for the CTA examination?

Applicants must register through a CTA member unit, hold a college diploma (大学专科) or higher degree, and possess at least 1 year of trademark-related work experience in an agency or enterprise.

How are non-use cancellations and invalidations handled under Chinese law?

Under Article 49 of the Trademark Law, any entity or individual may apply to cancel a registered mark unused for three consecutive years without justifiable reason. Under Articles 44 and 45, invalidations on absolute grounds can be requested at any time, while relative grounds must generally be filed within 5 years of registration (unless registered in bad faith against a well-known mark).

How should I use this 100-question practice set?

Use it as an English-language MCQ study adaptation across CTA's official scope. CTA does not publish item types or official language options in the notices reviewed, so this bank is not an official translation or format simulation.