China China Patent Filing Support
for Foreign Applicants
We help foreign applicants enter China through PCT National Phase, Paris Convention, and Direct Filing — with practical guidance, clear communication, and real filing support.
Grant Support
Detailed fee breakdowns for UK (Innovate UK), US, and EU business grants.
Translation Optimization
Our 'Slimming Strategy' reduces translation costs by up to 30%.
US & China Presence
Global coordination with native CNIPA execution (Top 50 China IP Firm).
Fixed Professional Fee
$500 Flat Fee (No hidden hourly charges).
Get a Free Quote & Strategy within 12 Hours
Immediate Action for Deadlines within 7 Days.
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Serving Product Founders and IP Applicants From
USA 
UK 
Australia 
Germany 
France 
Canada Patent Filing Samples
If you want to see the kind of real work behind a filing matter, these samples offer a more concrete view than generic promises.
Invention Patent
High-Tech & Pharma. Designed for breakthrough innovations with 20-year robust protection.
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Utility Model
The "Quick Blade." Fast-track protection (6-9 months) for structural hardware improvements.
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Dual-Filing Strategy
Maximum Security. Combined filing for immediate enforcement (UM) and long-term grant (INV).
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"My mission is to make China safe for global innovation."
Watch Peter Lin's Perspective
Meet Your Patent Attorney
Peter Lin, Founder
With over 20 years of experience bridging the gap between Western innovation and Chinese manufacturing, Peter has helped thousands of companies navigate the complexities of China's IP landscape.
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.
Filing Routes We Handle
Related Insights
If you want more context before filing in China, these short reads are a practical place to continue.
Patent & Filing Judgment
Commentary on timing decisions, route selection, and the strategic thinking behind China patent protection.
Read InsightFirst-Step Business Decisions
Sequencing and prioritization decisions before any single patent filing or agreement becomes the focus.
Read InsightThe NNN Question Every Brand Asks — Too Late
Why the timing of supplier-stage IP protection matters more than the document itself.
Read InsightBefore You File in China
Before you decide on timing, route, or budget, it helps to get a clearer view of the practical issues that often affect foreign applicants in China.
If you are still evaluating your next step, these resources can help you move forward with better judgment.
Start Here
New to China IP?
Best first steps before choosing a filing route or service.
Go to Start HereChina IP Guides
Understand the routes
In-depth guides on PCT, Paris Convention, direct filing, and patent strategy.
Explore GuidesPractical Answers
One question, one answer
Clear responses to specific China patent and filing questions.
Find an AnswerWork Samples
See real filings
Selected patent filing samples across invention, utility model, and design categories.
Review Work SamplesHow It Works
We keep the process clear: first understand your route, then confirm filing details, and then move the case forward with practical China-side execution.
Submit Requirements
Fill out the form or email info@chinaipgateway.com. We assign a specialist to respond within 12 hours.
Strategic Consultation
We finalize patent matters and request documents. Together, we determine the optimal strategy and provide a cost list.
High-Quality Execution
A senior patent attorney handles your filing. We provide regular updates and ensure quality before submission.
Transparent Billing
Choose from multiple payment options. Detailed invoices split between Official and Professional fees.
Transparent Pricing
A reassuring process with zero hidden costs. Ideal for grant documentation.
The "Slimming Strategy"
We strategically review and reduce claims to minimize official surcharges and translation costs, saving you 10-30% on total expenses.
Reduce claims to lower official fees and translation volume.
Request substantive examination but defer payment for up to 3 years.
Accelerate your legal standing in China markets.
Missed the 30-month limit? We can still file with a surcharge.
Our Core Working Structure
We do not believe in vague agency language or hidden handoffs. Our structure is designed to be clear, practical, and easy for foreign clients to evaluate before filing in China.
Peter Lin
Founder & Principal
Strategy, client communication, and matter coordination. You work directly with Peter — not through a sales layer.
China IP Gateway
International Interface
The English-language brand through which international clients engage — entry point for contact, scoping, content, and communication.
OpenPTO Hong Kong
Registered Entity
The formally registered entity in client agreements and cross-border operations. Verifiable through the Hong Kong Companies Registry.
Zhiquan (智圈)
China-Side Licensed Agency
The licensed IP agency handling regulated filing and prosecution before CNIPA. Verifiable through official Chinese government channels.
Timeline
Success Stories
Real innovators. Real challenges. Optimized outcomes.
The SME Grant Seeker
United Kingdom | Consumer Hardware
"Detailed invoices to claim a government grant (Innovate UK)."
Provided transparent split between official/professional fees and used a "Claim Slimming" strategy.
The Biotech Specialist
United States | Biomedical Research
"Urgent filing near the 30-month deadline."
Utilized the 2-month grace period with surcharge. Handled complex sequence translation.
The High-Tech Hardware Lead
Germany | Automation / Robotics
"Protection before supply chain disclosure in Shenzhen."
Simultaneous filing of Invention and Utility Model patents to secure fast protection.
What Clients Usually Ask
These are some of the common questions foreign applicants raise before deciding how to file in China.
Before sharing product drawings or design files with a Chinese factory
Filing a patent protects the invention, but it does not protect the supplier relationship. Before you share product drawings, designs, or technical files with a Chinese manufacturer, it helps to know who actually controls the factory — and whether your contract terms are enforceable on the right entity. A China Supplier Control Review covers both.
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