Terms & Conditions
Last Updated: October 10, 2026
Welcome to Sino IP Agency.
These Terms & Conditions (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of our website, www.sinoipagency.com (the “Website”), and the information and resources made available through it.
The Website is operated by Sino IP Agency (“we,” “us,” or “our”).
By accessing or using this Website, you agree to comply with these Terms. If you do not agree with any part of these Terms, please discontinue your use of the Website.
These Terms govern the use of our Website. Any professional services provided by Sino IP Agency may be subject to separate written agreements, engagement letters, or service contracts.
1. About Our Services
Sino IP Agency provides intellectual property-related services and professional support to international businesses, law firms, intellectual property agencies, and other organizations seeking intellectual property protection in China.
Our services may include:
- China patent applications and prosecution
- Invention patents, utility model patents, and design patents
- PCT national phase entry in China
- Trademark searches, registration, and protection
- Intellectual property portfolio management
- Patent searches and patentability assessments
- Intellectual property strategy and consulting
- Patent litigation and enforcement coordination
- Intellectual property-related agreements and business protection
- Cross-border intellectual property services and professional coordination
Information regarding these services is provided for general informational and business purposes.
The specific scope, availability, fees, and conditions of professional services will be determined through separate communications or written agreements.
2. Website Information Disclaimer
The content published on this Website is intended to provide general information about intellectual property protection, professional services, and related matters.
Although we make reasonable efforts to maintain accurate and up-to-date information, intellectual property laws, regulations, administrative procedures, and examination practices may change.
We do not guarantee that all information on the Website is complete, accurate, current, or applicable to every situation.
Visitors should not rely exclusively on the information provided on this Website when making legal, commercial, or intellectual property-related decisions.
For advice relating to a specific matter, we recommend consulting an appropriately qualified professional.
3. No Automatic Professional Relationship
Accessing this Website, reading its content, or submitting an inquiry does not automatically establish a client, agency, attorney-client, or other professional relationship between you and Sino IP Agency.
Such a relationship will be established only when the relevant parties have expressly agreed to an engagement under applicable professional and contractual requirements.
Submitting a contact form, requesting a consultation, or communicating with us does not, by itself, create an obligation for Sino IP Agency to represent you or undertake any professional services.
We reserve the right to accept or decline a proposed engagement, subject to applicable laws and professional obligations.
4. Consultation Requests and Communications
Visitors may contact Sino IP Agency through the Website, email, telephone, or other available communication channels.
When submitting an inquiry, you agree to provide information that is accurate and relevant to your request.
We make reasonable efforts to respond to inquiries promptly. However, response times may vary depending on the nature and complexity of the request, business hours, and other operational circumstances.
Any response-time estimates displayed on the Website are general service targets unless expressly incorporated into a separate written agreement.
An initial consultation or preliminary response does not guarantee that we will accept a particular matter or provide a specific professional outcome.
5. Confidential Information
We recognize that intellectual property matters may involve confidential technical information, proprietary inventions, business strategies, and other commercially sensitive materials.
We take reasonable measures to protect information submitted in connection with legitimate professional inquiries and engagements.
However, unless a professional relationship has been established or a separate confidentiality agreement has been executed, visitors should avoid submitting highly sensitive, unpublished, or trade-secret information through general Website forms.
Where appropriate, confidential information may be exchanged through mutually agreed secure communication channels or under a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA).
Any contractual confidentiality obligations will be governed by the applicable agreement.
Nothing in these Terms limits confidentiality obligations that apply independently under applicable law or professional rules.
6. Intellectual Property Rights
Unless otherwise stated, the content and materials displayed on this Website are owned by Sino IP Agency or used with appropriate authorization.
Such materials may include:
- Website text and written content
- Graphics and illustrations
- Logos and branding elements
- Website layout and design
- Articles and educational materials
- Service descriptions
- Other original content and materials
These materials may be protected by copyright, trademark, and other applicable intellectual property laws.
You may access and use the Website content for lawful personal, informational, or internal business purposes.
Without prior written permission, you may not:
- Reproduce substantial portions of Website content for commercial distribution.
- Republish or redistribute protected materials.
- Use our branding or trademarks in a misleading or unauthorized manner.
- Modify or exploit Website content in ways that infringe intellectual property rights.
- Represent Website materials as your own original work.
Nothing in these Terms transfers ownership of our intellectual property to Website visitors.
7. Client Intellectual Property Ownership
Unless otherwise expressly agreed in writing, clients retain ownership of their pre-existing intellectual property, inventions, trademarks, technical information, and other proprietary materials provided to Sino IP Agency.
Submission of information or documents for consultation or professional services does not automatically transfer ownership of such intellectual property to Sino IP Agency.
Any rights relating to newly created materials, professional work products, patent application documents, or other deliverables will be governed by the applicable engagement agreement and relevant laws.
We do not claim ownership of client inventions solely because they are submitted for professional evaluation.
8. Professional Fees and Service Pricing
The Website may display information regarding professional service fees, starting prices, or estimated costs.
Unless expressly stated otherwise in a written agreement, such information is provided for general reference and does not constitute a binding quotation or guaranteed total price.
Actual service fees may depend on factors including:
- The type of intellectual property service requested.
- The complexity of the matter.
- Technical and documentation requirements.
- Filing jurisdictions and procedures.
- Official government filing and examination fees.
- Translation requirements.
- Additional professional or third-party services.
- Changes in regulatory or administrative requirements.
Any applicable government fees, official charges, taxes, translation costs, or third-party expenses will be identified as appropriate in the relevant quotation or engagement agreement.
We recommend obtaining a written quotation before proceeding with paid services.
Payment terms, billing arrangements, refund conditions, and other commercial matters will be governed by the applicable service agreement.
9. No Guarantee of Intellectual Property Outcomes
The success of intellectual property applications, registrations, proceedings, and disputes depends on numerous factors outside the direct control of Sino IP Agency.
These may include:
- Applicable intellectual property laws and regulations.
- Decisions made by government authorities.
- Patent examination findings.
- Trademark examination and opposition proceedings.
- Prior intellectual property rights.
- Technical and legal characteristics of an application.
- Administrative or judicial decisions.
- Actions taken by third parties.
Although we strive to provide professional and diligent services, we do not guarantee that any patent application will be granted, trademark registration will be approved, dispute will be resolved favorably, or particular commercial result will be achieved.
Any references to past performance, successful cases, approval rates, or professional experience are provided for informational purposes and do not guarantee future results.
10. User Responsibilities
By using this Website, you agree to use it lawfully and responsibly.
You must not:
- Use the Website for fraudulent, unlawful, or misleading purposes.
- Submit false or deliberately inaccurate information.
- Attempt to gain unauthorized access to Website systems or servers.
- Introduce viruses, malware, or other harmful software.
- Interfere with Website security or functionality.
- Collect personal information about other users without authorization.
- Infringe the intellectual property or privacy rights of third parties.
- Use automated tools in a manner that disrupts the Website or violates applicable laws.
We reserve the right to restrict access to the Website when reasonably necessary to protect its security, integrity, or lawful operation.
11. Third-Party Websites and Services
Our Website may contain links to third-party websites, professional resources, government agencies, or external service providers.
These links are provided for convenience and informational purposes.
Sino IP Agency does not control third-party websites and does not necessarily endorse their content, policies, or services.
We are not responsible for the availability, accuracy, security, or privacy practices of external websites.
Your use of third-party websites is subject to their respective terms and policies.
12. Website Availability and Maintenance
We make reasonable efforts to maintain the Website in a secure and functional condition.
However, we do not guarantee uninterrupted or error-free access.
The Website may occasionally become unavailable due to:
- Scheduled maintenance
- Technical difficulties
- Hosting or network interruptions
- Security-related measures
- Events beyond our reasonable control
We may modify, suspend, or discontinue certain Website features when reasonably necessary.
Where appropriate, we will make reasonable efforts to minimize disruptions.
13. Limitation of Liability
To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, Sino IP Agency and its authorized representatives will not be liable for indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising solely from the use of, or inability to use, this Website.
This may include losses resulting from:
- Reliance on general Website information.
- Temporary Website unavailability.
- Technical errors or interruptions.
- Unauthorized third-party interference.
- External websites or services beyond our control.
Nothing in these Terms excludes or limits liability that cannot lawfully be excluded or limited.
Any liability arising from separately contracted professional services will be governed by the applicable engagement agreement and relevant law.
14. Indemnification
To the extent permitted by applicable law, you agree to indemnify and hold harmless Sino IP Agency and its authorized representatives against reasonable losses, liabilities, damages, and expenses arising directly from your unlawful use of the Website or material violation of these Terms.
This provision does not apply to the extent that such losses result from our own unlawful conduct, negligence, or other liability that cannot be excluded under applicable law.
15. Privacy and Personal Information
Your privacy is important to us.
The collection, use, storage, and protection of personal information through our Website are described in our Privacy Policy.
By submitting personal information through the Website, you acknowledge that the relevant data processing practices are explained in that policy.
For additional information, please review:
Personal information will be processed in accordance with applicable data protection requirements.
16. International Visitors
Sino IP Agency serves clients and professional partners from multiple countries and jurisdictions.
Our Website may be accessed internationally, but the availability of particular professional services may vary depending on local laws, regulatory requirements, and professional qualifications.
Visitors are responsible for ensuring that their use of the Website complies with laws applicable to them.
Nothing on this Website constitutes an offer to provide regulated professional services in a jurisdiction where such an offer would be unlawful.
17. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution
Unless mandatory applicable laws provide otherwise, these Terms and disputes arising specifically from the use of this Website shall be governed by the laws of the People’s Republic of China.
The parties should first attempt to resolve disputes through good-faith communication.
If a dispute cannot be resolved amicably, it may be submitted to a court of competent jurisdiction in accordance with applicable law.
This provision does not override mandatory consumer protections, statutory rights, or jurisdictional requirements that cannot lawfully be excluded.
Disputes arising from separately contracted professional services will be handled in accordance with the relevant engagement agreement.
18. Changes to These Terms
We may revise these Terms periodically to reflect changes in our Website, business practices, services, or applicable legal requirements.
Updated Terms will be published on this page with a revised “Last Updated” date.
Changes will take effect as permitted by applicable law.
Where required, we will provide additional notice of material changes.
Continued use of the Website after updated Terms take effect constitutes acceptance to the extent permitted by applicable law.
We encourage visitors to review this page periodically.
19. Severability
If any provision of these Terms is determined to be invalid, unlawful, or unenforceable, that provision will be limited or severed to the extent necessary.
The remaining provisions will continue in full force and effect, to the extent permitted by law.
20. Contact Information
If you have questions about these Terms & Conditions or the use of our Website, please contact us.
Sino IP Agency
Website: https://www.sinoipagency.com/
Email: [email protected]
Phone/WhatsApp: +86 15896293858
Address: Room 351, 3rd Floor, Building 435, Baiziwan Xili, Chaoyang District, Beijing, China
We welcome inquiries regarding our professional services, Website policies, and intellectual property-related matters.
