Protect Your Brand, Patents, and China-Side Positioning with Practical China IP Guidance
China trademark, patent filing, patent attorney support, and factory-side protection for foreign brands, inventors, and manufacturers.
Our Working Structure
International-facing brand
China IP Gateway
Cross-border operations
OpenPTO Hong Kong
China-side licensed filing agency
Zhiquan (智圈)
Our Core Services
China trademark, patent filing, attorney support, and factory-side protection for foreign brands and inventors.
China Trademark Protection
Search, filing, Chinese name strategy, subclass guidance, and factory-side protection.
Learn MoreChina Patent Filing
PCT entry, Paris Convention, and direct filing routes for foreign applicants.
Learn MoreChina Patent Attorney Support
China-facing patent execution, direct communication, and practical filing judgment.
Learn MoreChina NNN & OEM Agreements
Factory-side protection, NNN agreements, OEM terms, and China-facing enforceability.
Learn MoreOutstanding Industry Experience
Trusted by industry leaders to protect and manage their most valuable assets.
OPPO
• One of China's largest mobile phone companies.
• We managed over 1,500 high-quality domestic and international patents for OPPO.
Tencent
• China's largest internet company.
• We provide continuous service in core technologies like Audio/Video, AI, and Blockchain.
XPeng Motors
• Leading NEV manufacturer.
• As a core supplier, we service autonomous driving and parking technologies.
Midea
• China's largest home appliance enterprise.
• We provided extensive patent analysis and R&D innovation training.
Appotronics
• Global leader in laser display technology (STAR Market listed).
• We handle over 100 patent applications annually.
Sangfor
• Global leader in security & cloud computing.
• We provide high-quality patent layout and IP management services.
Orvibo
• Leading smart home enterprise.
• We helped file over 600 patents through product-focused mining.
Ximmerse
• Leading VR/AR enterprise.
• We helped them win the Guangdong Patent Excellence Award.
Zhuiyi Technology
• Leading AI & Digital Employee provider.
• We provide high-value patent mining and layout services.
Chipsea
• Full signal chain chip design enterprise.
• We handle nearly 100 patent applications annually.
Mashang Consumer Finance
• Licensed tech-driven financial institution.
• We handle nearly 100 patent applications annually.
ECJTU
• Renowned university in South China.
• We provide patent training and IP project services.
OPPO
• One of China's largest mobile phone companies.
• We managed over 1,500 high-quality domestic and international patents for OPPO.
Tencent
• China's largest internet company.
• We provide continuous service in core technologies like Audio/Video, AI, and Blockchain.
XPeng Motors
• Leading NEV manufacturer.
• As a core supplier, we service autonomous driving and parking technologies.
Midea
• China's largest home appliance enterprise.
• We provided extensive patent analysis and R&D innovation training.
Appotronics
• Global leader in laser display technology (STAR Market listed).
• We handle over 100 patent applications annually.
Sangfor
• Global leader in security & cloud computing.
• We provide high-quality patent layout and IP management services.
Orvibo
• Leading smart home enterprise.
• We helped file over 600 patents through product-focused mining.
Ximmerse
• Leading VR/AR enterprise.
• We helped them win the Guangdong Patent Excellence Award.
Zhuiyi Technology
• Leading AI & Digital Employee provider.
• We provide high-value patent mining and layout services.
Chipsea
• Full signal chain chip design enterprise.
• We handle nearly 100 patent applications annually.
Mashang Consumer Finance
• Licensed tech-driven financial institution.
• We handle nearly 100 patent applications annually.
ECJTU
• Renowned university in South China.
• We provide patent training and IP project services.
Start with a Practical China Trademark Review
Tell us your mark, your product, and whether you sell, source, or manufacture in China. We will help you assess the next step with more clarity.
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A Verifiable Working Structure
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International-facing brand
China IP Gateway
Client agreements & invoicing
OpenPTO Hong Kong
China-side licensed filing agency
Zhiquan (智圈)
Direct client communication
Peter Lin
Understand China IP Pricing Before You Start
Clear starting points for trademark review, filing strategy, patent filing support, and practical next-step planning.
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"My mission is to make China safe for global innovation."
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Meet Your IP Expert
Peter Lin, Founder
With over 20 years of experience working across China-related IP matters — patents, trademarks, filing, and enforcement — Peter works directly with foreign applicants and brands who need clear, practical guidance on protecting what they have built in China.
If you are also evaluating how we work — not just what we file — you may want to review why clients choose to work with us before moving forward.
Before you contact us, you are welcome to review who we are and how we work.
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Read InsightTrusted by Innovators Worldwide
Join thousands of clients who have secured their IP in China with us.
"We came to China IP Gateway unsure how to protect our robotic sensor patents in China. Peter and his team guided us through the PPH route, and our first CN patent was granted in 6 months — faster than we expected. Their backend system made tracking every step simple and transparent."
Alex Johnson
Founder, GreenCell Robotics
California, USA
"Their understanding of cross-border patent filing between Europe and China is top-notch. We saved both time and translation cost thanks to their systemized workflow. I can confidently say this is not a traditional firm — it’s an intelligent IP platform."
Dr. Maria Santos
Head of IP, Meditech Solutions
Madrid, Spain
"We were expanding our skincare brand into China. The China IP Gateway team helped us build a full defensive trademark strategy. The dashboard showed real-time updates — I’ve never seen such clarity in legal service."
Kenji Tanaka
Global Brand Director, Luminex Japan Co.
Tokyo, Japan
"Peter’s team doesn’t just file trademarks — they understand the brand behind it. Their consulting on naming and brand protection saved us from potential conflicts before launch. True brand guardians."
Emma Reynolds
IP Counsel, NeoVision Ltd.
London, UK
"We had complex optical technology patents. China IP Gateway handled our CN filings and tech translations seamlessly. Their backend QA system caught an error in our drawings that even our internal team missed. That’s real expertise."
Dr. Andreas Müller
R&D Director, BioPhoton GmbH
Munich, Germany
"We thought filing in China would be overwhelming. The process was incredibly smooth. From quote to final certificate, everything was handled online — no hidden costs, no delays."
Olivia Chen
CEO, Artspace Design Studio
Singapore
"As a U.S. law firm, we partner with China IP Gateway for all CN filings. Their reporting speed and technical accuracy outperform many local agents we’ve used before. They’re our go-to China partner."
Michael O’Connor
Managing Partner, O’Connor IP Law
Chicago, USA
"We were struggling with copycats on Taobao. The team quickly helped us enforce our CN trademark and connected us with reliable enforcement partners. They don’t just file — they protect."
Sophie Martin
IP Manager, LumiWear
Paris, France
"The integration between OpenPTO’s backend and the advisory team is fantastic. I could see examiner updates and deadlines instantly, even before getting an email. That level of automation builds trust."
Daniel Kim
CTO, WaveLink AI
Seoul, Korea
"It was my first time applying for a Chinese patent. The platform guided me step by step, and I could chat with Peter directly. Felt like working with a friend who truly knows the system."
Robert Hughes
Independent Inventor
Sydney, Australia
"We came to China IP Gateway unsure how to protect our robotic sensor patents in China. Peter and his team guided us through the PPH route, and our first CN patent was granted in 6 months — faster than we expected. Their backend system made tracking every step simple and transparent."
Alex Johnson
Founder, GreenCell Robotics
California, USA
"Their understanding of cross-border patent filing between Europe and China is top-notch. We saved both time and translation cost thanks to their systemized workflow. I can confidently say this is not a traditional firm — it’s an intelligent IP platform."
Dr. Maria Santos
Head of IP, Meditech Solutions
Madrid, Spain
"We were expanding our skincare brand into China. The China IP Gateway team helped us build a full defensive trademark strategy. The dashboard showed real-time updates — I’ve never seen such clarity in legal service."
Kenji Tanaka
Global Brand Director, Luminex Japan Co.
Tokyo, Japan
"Peter’s team doesn’t just file trademarks — they understand the brand behind it. Their consulting on naming and brand protection saved us from potential conflicts before launch. True brand guardians."
Emma Reynolds
IP Counsel, NeoVision Ltd.
London, UK
"We had complex optical technology patents. China IP Gateway handled our CN filings and tech translations seamlessly. Their backend QA system caught an error in our drawings that even our internal team missed. That’s real expertise."
Dr. Andreas Müller
R&D Director, BioPhoton GmbH
Munich, Germany
"We thought filing in China would be overwhelming. The process was incredibly smooth. From quote to final certificate, everything was handled online — no hidden costs, no delays."
Olivia Chen
CEO, Artspace Design Studio
Singapore
"As a U.S. law firm, we partner with China IP Gateway for all CN filings. Their reporting speed and technical accuracy outperform many local agents we’ve used before. They’re our go-to China partner."
Michael O’Connor
Managing Partner, O’Connor IP Law
Chicago, USA
"We were struggling with copycats on Taobao. The team quickly helped us enforce our CN trademark and connected us with reliable enforcement partners. They don’t just file — they protect."
Sophie Martin
IP Manager, LumiWear
Paris, France
"The integration between OpenPTO’s backend and the advisory team is fantastic. I could see examiner updates and deadlines instantly, even before getting an email. That level of automation builds trust."
Daniel Kim
CTO, WaveLink AI
Seoul, Korea
"It was my first time applying for a Chinese patent. The platform guided me step by step, and I could chat with Peter directly. Felt like working with a friend who truly knows the system."
Robert Hughes
Independent Inventor
Sydney, Australia
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