China trademark application remained growing at fast pace during the first three quarters of 2016 and hit 2.649 million pieces by the end of the period, up 25.2% vs. last year; meanwhile applications filed online increased to 78.8% of the total volume, up 10%. The industry structure has also been found improved and there is a steady growth in the average ownership of valid trademark by market entities, with every 7.1 market entities own one valid trademark. More noticeable results of the reform of simplifying trademark registration process are coming forth gradually.

(Source: China Industry & Commerce News)