Once your trademark is filed with the China Trademark Office, the office will issue a receipt of the application within 1-3 months. The mark will then undergo an examination to determine its eligibility for registration, which usually takes approximately 9 months. If the office finds no grounds for absolute refusal, the mark is then published in the weekly gazette and the general public may file an opposition. This period lasts for 3 months, after which, if no opposition is filed, the mark is registered.