(1) Can you amend or add goods after filing a trademark application?
A practical explanation of what can and cannot be changed after filing, and why goods-and-services planning matters before submission.
Trademark Video Series
2026 Chinese Trademark Registration Practice Video Series
A Chinese-language video list addressing several recurring U.S. trademark filing questions, including amendments after filing, Chinese and pinyin marks, surname marks, and whether a China registration has any U.S. effect.
2026 Chinese Trademark Registration Practice Video Series
(2) Can Chinese characters and pinyin be registered as trademarks?
A focused explanation of how Chinese marks, transliteration, and commercial use interact in U.S. trademark filing strategy.
(3) Why could President Trump register his surname?
An explanation of surname refusals, acquired distinctiveness, and why some names can still be registered under U.S. trademark rules.
(4) Is a trademark registered in China protected in the United States?
A practical answer to one of the most common cross-border branding questions: what a China registration does and does not do in the U.S. market.
Next step
What should I do if one of these issues already affects my application?
Use the video to understand the issue first, then organize your filing history, current status, and the relevant notices or screenshots before moving into a consultation.
When is a consultation more useful than another round of videos?
If you are already facing a refusal, amendment limitation, conflict with another mark, or cross-border branding problem, one-on-one review is usually more efficient than general explanations.