> ## Documentation Index
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> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Trademark Search

> Search Chinese trademarks with comprehensive filters and brand analysis

## Overview

The Trademark Search tool provides access to Chinese trademark databases via the Anpai API. Search for trademarks, analyze similar marks, and research brand applicants to protect your intellectual property and make informed business decisions.

## Search Modes

<CardGroup cols={3}>
  <Card title="Comprehensive Search" icon="filter">
    Search with multiple filters including trademark name, class, status, and
    applicant
  </Card>

  <Card title="Similar Marks" icon="clone">
    Find trademarks visually or phonetically similar to your query
  </Card>

  <Card title="Brand Analysis" icon="chart-pie">
    Analyze trademark portfolios by brand or applicant
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

## Comprehensive Search

The most flexible search mode with multiple filter options.

### Available Filters

| Filter         | Description                                                         |
| -------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| **Keyword**    | Search by the registered trademark name                             |
| **Nice Class** | Filter by international trademark classification (1-45)             |
| **Status**     | Filter by registration status (registered, pending, rejected, etc.) |
| **Applicant**  | Search by the company or individual who filed the trademark         |
| **Agent**      | Search by the trademark agent who handled the filing                |
| **Sort**       | Toggle sorting by registration date (ascending/descending)          |

### How to Search

1. Open the Trademark Search page from the Information Dashboard
2. Select **Comprehensive Search** tab
3. Enter your search criteria in one or more fields
4. Click **Search** to view results
5. Browse results with pagination controls

### Search Results

Each result displays:

* Trademark name (Chinese and English)
* Nice classification
* Current status
* Applicant name

Expanding a result reveals additional details:

* Registration number
* Application, registration, and validity dates
* Goods/Services covered
* Similar groups

### AI Translation

Trademark details returned from the Chinese database can be automatically translated to English using AI (Gemini 2.0 Flash). This covers fields such as applicant names, goods/services descriptions, and other Chinese-language data, making results accessible to English-speaking users without manual translation.

## Similar Marks Search

Find trademarks that may conflict with your brand or identify potential infringement.

### Similarity Types

* **Visual Similarity**: Marks that look similar
* **Phonetic Similarity**: Marks that sound similar when spoken
* **Conceptual Similarity**: Marks with similar meanings

### How to Use

1. Select the **Similar Marks** tab
2. Enter the trademark name to compare
3. Optionally select specific Nice classes to narrow results
4. Click **Search** to find similar marks
5. Review similarity scores and potential conflicts

<Warning>
  Similar marks search is useful for preliminary research but should not replace
  professional legal advice for trademark clearance.
</Warning>

## Brand/Applicant Analysis

Research the trademark portfolio of a specific company or brand.

### Analysis Features

* **Portfolio Overview**: See all trademarks owned by an applicant
* **Class Distribution**: Understand which categories they've protected
* **Timeline**: View application history over time
* **Status Breakdown**: See registered vs. pending vs. rejected marks

### How to Analyze

1. Select the **Brand Analysis** tab
2. Enter the applicant/company name
3. Click **Analyze** to generate the report
4. Review the portfolio breakdown and statistics

## Nice Classification Reference

Trademarks are organized into 45 classes under the Nice Classification system:

### Goods (Classes 1-34)

| Class | Category                                       |
| ----- | ---------------------------------------------- |
| 1-5   | Chemicals, paints, pharmaceuticals             |
| 6-14  | Metals, machines, tools, instruments           |
| 15-21 | Musical instruments, paper, leather, furniture |
| 22-27 | Textiles, clothing, carpets                    |
| 28-34 | Games, food, beverages, tobacco                |

### Services (Classes 35-45)

| Class | Category                                   |
| ----- | ------------------------------------------ |
| 35-38 | Advertising, insurance, telecommunications |
| 39-42 | Transport, education, scientific services  |
| 43-45 | Food services, medical, legal              |

<Tip>
  For vaping products, relevant classes typically include Class 34 (tobacco and
  smokers' articles) and Class 11 (apparatus for lighting, heating, steam
  generating).
</Tip>

## Best Practices

<AccordionGroup>
  <Accordion title="Start broad, then narrow">
    Begin with a simple name search, then add filters to refine results if you get too many matches.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Check multiple classes">
    Your brand may need protection in multiple Nice classes. Search each relevant
    class separately.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Use similar marks before filing">
    Always run a similar marks search before filing a new trademark to identify
    potential conflicts early.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Research competitors">
    Use brand analysis to understand your competitors' trademark strategies and identify gaps.
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>

## Limitations

* Search results are limited to Chinese trademark databases
* Data may have a slight delay from official records
* This tool is for research purposes; consult a trademark attorney for legal advice

## Related Tools

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  <Card title="Information Dashboard" icon="database" href="/dashboard/information">
    Return to the main information hub
  </Card>

  <Card title="Policy & Regulations" icon="scale-balanced" href="/dashboard/policy-regulations">
    Check trademark-related regulations by country
  </Card>
</CardGroup>