Can human resources companies charge trademark consulting fees? Is it legal?

Legal analysis: human resources companies should charge legal consulting fees and service fees when providing legal customer services. It is illegal to charge fees beyond the scope of authority and business, such as overcharging.

Legal basis: Civil Code of People's Republic of China (PRC).

Article 961 An intermediary contract is a contract in which the intermediary reports to the client the opportunity to conclude a contract or provides media services for concluding a contract, and the client pays the remuneration.

Article 962 The broker shall truthfully report to the client the matters related to the conclusion of the contract.

If the broker intentionally conceals important facts related to the conclusion of the contract or provides false information, which harms the interests of the client, he shall not ask for payment of remuneration and shall be liable for compensation.

Answered on April 29, 2022

Zeng Yan

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