Chongqing authority released 100 famous trademarks identified in the first half of 2013. Service trademarks see a fastest increase (with 27 newly added); trademarks for agricultural products are the next fastest-growing category (22), followed by trademarks related to high-tech products (19), according to a source from the municipal industrial and commercial administration.

The 4th place comes the traditional pillar industry, machine manufacturing (motorcycles and cars).

Musical instrument industry in Chongqing welcomes its first famous trademark, namely“XY XIYAGANGQIN XIYAPIANO” owned by Chongqing Siweite Piano Co., Ltd.

Micro enterprises, backed up by incentive and supportive policies, play an increasingly important role in famous trademark registration.

“The number of famous trademarks and well-known trademarks reflects the development of a regional economy or an industrial cluster”, said an official from the industrial and commercial administration. Up to now, there are 231 famous service trademarks.

However, famous trademarks reduce by 55% when compared with the same period last year with a total of 222. Trademark violations, environment pollution and non-good-faith operation, unsound trademark management system among others are the key factors causing unsuccessful registration, as introduced by the official.

He warned famous trademark holders should use such trademarks in proper scope. In case of trademark changing, transferring and licensing, such information should be filed at the municipal industrial and commercial administration within 30 days from the date of concluding agreement.