China State Administration for Industry and Commerce and the United Kingdom Intellectual Property Office signed the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on Trademark Strategic Cooperation, marking the establishment of a framework for trademark strategic cooperation between the two countries.  The two sides will commence cooperation in all trademark aspects. 

Under the MOU, China and the United Kingdom will continue discussion of trademark examination procedure, opposition, dispute, geographical indication and other similar issues; exchange and share common understanding of trademark laws, regulations, procedures, rules and procedural documents; seek mutual training and development opportunities in the above trademark fields including relevant legal areas; share best practice in all trademark procedural management and office automation; conduct activities in mutually concerned international trademark issues, including protection of geographical indications within the trademark system; educate trademark owners in respective countries on enforcement procedures.

(China IP News)