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China joins Patent Prosecution Highway Improvement Initiative
The China National Intellectual Property Administration (CNIPA) has announced its participation in the "PPH Improvement Initiative", which aims to improve the user experience of the Patent Prosecution Highway (PPH).  This...
The China National Intellectual Property Administration (CNIPA) has announced its participation in the "PPH Improvement Initiative", which aims to...
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China: Patents and invalidation challenges – navigating translation accuracy
The accurate translation of patent documents from English to Chinese is crucial to circumvent potential invalidation or infringement disputes in China. Once embroiled in legal challenges, amending translation inaccuracies...
The accurate translation of patent documents from English to Chinese is crucial to circumvent potential invalidation or infringement disputes...
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China issues new rules for implementing Patent Law and Guidelines for Examination
After more than two years of drafts and revisions, the China National Intellectual Property Administration (CNIPA) issued the finalised version of the revised Rules for the Implementation of the...
After more than two years of drafts and revisions, the China National Intellectual Property Administration (CNIPA) issued the finalised...
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Apostille Convention now in effect in China
Summary  Public documents that have an apostille certificate issued by a competent authority in the countries that are part of the Apostille Convention will be accepted by Chinese courts without...
Summary  Public documents that have an apostille certificate issued by a competent authority in the countries that are part of...
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Case study: A successful example of post-filing data to address the support issue under China patent practice
China previously applied stricter criteria for post-filing supplementary data during the examination of patent application, compared to other major patent systems. However, with the recent signing of an Economic...
China previously applied stricter criteria for post-filing supplementary data during the examination of patent application, compared to other major...
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Celebrating 25 years in Asia
Welcome to our Spruson & Ferguson 25 years in Asia report. Over the past quarter of a century, we have seen significant change and developments in both the Intellectual Property...
Welcome to our Spruson & Ferguson 25 years in Asia report. Over the past quarter of a century, we have...
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China National Intellectual Property Administration improves efficiency and quality on Patent Examination
On 22 February 2023, the China National Intellectual Property Administration (CNIPA) held a press conference and introduced this year’s working arraignment on intellectual property.  The following aspects are of...
On 22 February 2023, the China National Intellectual Property Administration (CNIPA) held a press conference and introduced this year’s...
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Patent examination and protection developments in P. R. China brings a more appealing environment for patentees and applicants
In recent years, China has seen rapid growth of patent applications, as well as continual improvement on patent examination and intellectual property protection. Patent Examination Enhanced In 2022, China National Intellectual...
In recent years, China has seen rapid growth of patent applications, as well as continual improvement on patent examination...
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China update – patent linkage system in China: judicial provisions and administrative measures come into effect
We recently reported the Measures for Implementation of an Early Resolution Mechanism for Pharmaceutical Patent Disputes (Trial Implementation) which came into effect on 4th July 2021. These measures cover...
We recently reported the Measures for Implementation of an Early Resolution Mechanism for Pharmaceutical Patent Disputes (Trial Implementation) which...
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China update – patent linkage system in China: official implementation measures come into effect
On 4th July 2021, the Measures for Implementation of an Early Resolution Mechanism for Pharmaceutical Patent Disputes (Trial Implementation) (“Measures”) were officially published on the website of National Medical...
On 4th July 2021, the Measures for Implementation of an Early Resolution Mechanism for Pharmaceutical Patent Disputes (Trial Implementation)...
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