Spanish Patent and Trademark Office (OEPM) and China National Intellectual Property Administration (CNIPA) Launch OEPM-CNIPA Focal Point Mechanism Pilot Project

Thu Oct 01 07:00:00 CEST 2026

In order to better serve the economic and trade exchanges between Spain and China and to assist enterprises from both countries in addressing intellectual property-related issues and concerns in the other country, the Spanish Patent and Trademark Office (OEPM) and China National Intellectual Property Administration (CNIPA) have, after consultations, decided to jointly launch the OEPM-CNIPA Focal Point Mechanism pilot project.

Both OEPM and CNIPA will designate one officer each as intellectual property focal point to provide consulting services on intellectual property issues related to Spanish enterprises operating in China and Chinese enterprises operating in Spain, and to support these enterprises in obtaining effective intellectual property protection.

During the project period, Spanish enterprises with relevant inquiries may contact the OEPM at the following details:

• Liaison Officer: María Meseguer Velasco
• Email: Maria.Meseguer@oepm.es

Chinese enterprises with relevant inquiries may contact the CNIPA intellectual property liaison officer at the following details:

• Liaison Officer: Mr. Li Ruifeng
• Email: ip_support@cnipa.gov.cn

The OEPM-CNIPA Focal Point Mechanism pilot project will run for one year, from October 1, 2026 to September 30, 2027.