Pricing
Transparent Pricing for
China-Side Supplier Control
& IP Protection
Last updated: June 2026
Clear starting points for global product founders who need China supplier-control review, China trademark protection, NNN / OEM agreements, patent / design protection, or China-side IP risk support.
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Supplier-Control Starting Points
Choose the right starting point depending on whether you need a first review, controlled supplier search, or restructuring of an existing China-side supplier relationship.
Prices below are starting points. Supplier-control matters vary depending on product stage, supplier status, files already disclosed, tooling issues, IP position, and whether supplier search or restructuring is needed.
Review-only first step
China Supplier Control Review
For overseas product companies that need an independent China-side review of supplier identity, trademark position, NNN / OEM structure, PO / payment path, product-file control, tooling ownership, or supplier-side risk.
- Supplier identity and role review
- China trademark and naming position
- PO / payment path review
- Sourcing agent / trading company risk
- NNN / OEM / manufacturing agreement issue spotting
- Short written risk summary
Before supplier outreach
Hardware Supplier Search & Control First Step
For hardware founders, AI device teams, and consumer electronics companies preparing to find, evaluate, or approach China-side suppliers before sending CAD files, samples, BOMs, tooling plans, or manufacturing instructions too broadly.
- Product and supplier-readiness review
- Supplier-path recommendation
- Disclosure and IP risk check
- Tooling / supplier-control issue spotting
- Whether supplier search or outreach makes sense now
- Written next-step recommendation
Existing China-side supplier problems
China Supplier Control Restructuring
Often starts from USD $3,500 where suitable
For product companies already working through a sourcing agent, factory, mold shop, or China-side partner where control of the supplier relationship, tooling, PO / IP path, exclusivity, or disclosure has become unclear.
- Sourcing-agent and factory relationship review
- Tooling / mold / prototype ownership issue spotting
- PO / IP / payment party structure review
- Exclusivity, waiver, transition, or direct-factory path analysis
- NNN / OEM / sourcing-agent agreement sequence
- Recommended restructuring roadmap
Trademark-First Protection
China Trademark Registration Packages
Trademark-first protection for brands preparing to manufacture, source, sell, or disclose product materials in China.
Assessment First
China Trademark
Starter Review
For clients who want a practical China trademark assessment before committing to a filing.
- Initial trademark risk review
- Class and subclass direction
- English vs Chinese mark recommendation
- Short written next-step note
Search + Filing
China Trademark
Search + Filing Pack
For brands ready to file in China who want search and strategy built in — not blind submission.
- Comprehensive search and risk review
- Filing strategy note
- One-mark filing in China
- Class and subclass guidance
- Filing kickoff support
Dual-Mark Filing
China Brand
Lock Pack
For brands that want English and Chinese mark protection together — preventing bad-faith registrations of both.
- English + Chinese mark strategy
- Dual-mark filing structure
- Subclass planning guidance
- Written protection recommendation
- Filing launch support
Add-Ons & Extended Protection
Trademark Add-Ons
These can be added to any trademark package or used when supplier-side risk, naming, or agreement support is needed.
Additional Class
Register in a second Nice classification alongside your primary filing.
China Customs / GACC Recordal
Record your mark with Chinese customs to intercept counterfeit shipments at the border.
Chinese Brand Naming
Strategy, creation, and availability check for a Chinese-character brand name.
Bilingual NNN Agreement
Factory-side non-disclosure, non-use, non-circumvention agreement in Chinese and English.
Custom Manufacturing Agreement
Comprehensive OEM or manufacturing agreement tailored to your factory relationship.
NNN and manufacturing agreements are often part of a broader China Supplier Control strategy. See the dedicated China NNN / OEM section below for full package options.
China Agreements
China NNN / OEM / Manufacturing Agreements
Contract layers for product founders working with Chinese suppliers, factories, sourcing agents, or trading companies.
Supplier-control work often requires more than one document. Depending on the stage, we may review or prepare NNN, OEM, manufacturing, exclusivity, tooling ownership, product improvement, and non-circumvention clauses.
Before Disclosure
Bilingual China
NNN Agreement
Before sharing product files, samples, packaging, brand materials, or supplier relationships.
- Non-disclosure, non-use, non-circumvention
- Bilingual Chinese / English structure
- China-side enforceability
- Covers information, samples, brand, and IP
Existing Document
Supplier Agreement
Review
For supplier-provided NDA, NNN, purchase order, proforma invoice, or manufacturing terms.
- Review of supplier-side NDA / NNN / PI / PO
- Identify missing protection clauses
- China-side enforceability assessment
- Written review note with suggested changes
Production Stage
Custom Manufacturing
/ OEM Agreement
For production-stage projects involving tooling, product improvements, exclusivity, quality control, delivery, and supplier-side obligations.
- OEM / manufacturing contract structure
- Tooling and mold ownership clauses
- Product improvement and IP assignment
- Exclusivity and non-compete terms
- Chinese controlling version
China Patent / Design Protection
Patent Filing — Starting Points
Starting points for China patent, utility model, design patent, and FTO-related work. Official fees, translation, drawings, and case-specific scope are quoted separately where applicable.
Patent Search Report
from $300
per jurisdiction
Direct Invention Filing
from $630
attorney service fee
Utility Model Filing
from $470
attorney service fee
PCT National Phase Entry
from $630
attorney service fee
Design Patent Filing
from $350
attorney service fee
FTO Analysis
from $10,000
project-based quote
Custom Quotes
When a precise quote is needed
Some matters require a tailored quote because supplier structure, documents, product stage, or legal risk can vary significantly.
- China supplier-control review with multiple suppliers
- Supplier-provided NNN / OEM / PI / PO review
- Tooling ownership or product improvement clauses
- Complex trademark conflicts or opposition matters
- Patent translation or PCT national phase entry
- Freedom to operate or invalidity analysis
- Licensing and supplier-chain agreements
- Claim-heavy or technically complex patent cases
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Practical answers — not pricing jargon.
Supplier Control
Is supplier search included in the $750 Supplier Control Review?
No. The $750 starting point is for review-only matters. Supplier search, outreach, or China-side coordination is considered separately after we understand the product stage, supplier path, budget, disclosure risk, tooling issues, and control structure.
When should I choose Hardware Supplier Search & Control First Step?
Choose this if you are preparing to find or approach China-side suppliers for a hardware, AI device, consumer electronics, wearable, audio, camera, sensor, or connected product and want to avoid sending product files too early or approaching the wrong supplier type.
When is Supplier Control Restructuring needed?
Choose restructuring if you already have a China-side sourcing agent, factory, mold shop, PO / IP party, tooling ownership, exclusivity, or supplier-relationship control problem that needs to be reorganized before moving deeper.
Is this a sourcing service?
No. China IP Gateway does not act as a sourcing agent and does not take supplier commissions. Our work is buyer-side: we help founders review supplier identity, contract structure, trademark position, product-file control, tooling ownership, and China-side IP risk.
Can I request a custom quote?
Yes. Complex supplier-control, agreement, trademark conflict, patent, design, FTO, or cross-border IP matters may require a tailored quote based on documents, product stage, and risk level.
Trademark
Do I need a Starter Review before filing in China?
Not always — but it reduces the risk of a misstep. A review clarifies the right class structure, whether a Chinese mark is needed alongside your English mark, and whether your mark is likely to face conflicts. For most clients, this step pays for itself.
What is included in the Search + Filing Pack?
A comprehensive search of existing marks in the relevant class, a filing strategy note, the actual trademark application filing, class and subclass guidance, and support through the filing kickoff. Official registration fees are included at cost.
When should I choose the Brand Lock Pack?
If you want to protect both your English mark and a Chinese-language version in one structured engagement, the Brand Lock Pack handles the dual-mark strategy, filing structure, and subclass planning together.
Is the Starter Review fee creditable into a filing package?
Yes. If you proceed to a Search + Filing Pack or Brand Lock Pack within 7 days of the Starter Review, the $199 fee is fully credited toward the package cost.
Are official government fees included in the package prices?
Yes for the trademark packages — official fees are built into the stated package price and passed through at cost. For patent matters, official fees are quoted separately.
Patent
Why is patent pricing shown as 'from' pricing?
Because the final cost of a patent engagement depends on claims count, translation volume, examination rounds, and official fee schedules — none of which can be fully known before we review your application. 'Starting from' reflects the attorney service fee floor.
What can change the final cost of a China patent filing?
Translation length, number of claims above the base threshold, office action responses, and any additional examination requests. We quote these separately after reviewing your materials.
When should I choose invention patent vs utility model?
Invention patents cover a broader protection scope but take 2–3 years to grant. Utility models are faster (6–12 months), lower cost, and suited to hardware products with defined structural features. We help you assess which fits your situation during a review.
What is included in a PCT national phase entry quote?
The attorney service fee covers entry formalities, deadline tracking, and filing coordination. Translation of the specification, official CNIPA fees, and excess claim charges are quoted separately based on your PCT application specifics.
When do I need a precise quote rather than a package fee?
If your matter involves significant technical complexity, a large claims set, substantial amended materials, or prior art complications, a short review is needed before we can quote with confidence. We will tell you clearly which category your case falls into.
Need a precise quote for your China IP matter?
Tell us what you need help with. We will point you to the right package or prepare a more precise quote where needed.