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China | Increased evidence required for Non-Use Trademark Cancellations
The China National Intellectual Property Administration (CNIPA) has issued rectification notices to certain trademark agencies and law firms concerning non-use cancellation applications. The move removes the ability to file...
The China National Intellectual Property Administration (CNIPA) has issued rectification notices to certain trademark agencies and law firms concerning...
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China | Post-filing data in addressing non-support issues
Since 2021, it has become common practice in China to use post-filing data to address issues related to inventiveness and sufficient disclosure. However, there is a general perception that...
Since 2021, it has become common practice in China to use post-filing data to address issues related to inventiveness...
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China | Intellectual property enforcement trends positive for foreign entities
Over the last ten years, China has made considerable changes to its intellectual property enforcement mechanisms, including specialised IP courts in key cities such as Beijing, Shanghai and Guangzhou....
Over the last ten years, China has made considerable changes to its intellectual property enforcement mechanisms, including specialised IP...
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China | Guidelines for AI-related invention applications (trial) released
On December 31, 2024, the China National Intellectual Property Administration (CNIPA) released the Guidelines for AI-related Invention Applications (Test Implementation), addressing several legal aspects, including inventor qualification/identification, for Artificial...
On December 31, 2024, the China National Intellectual Property Administration (CNIPA) released the Guidelines for AI-related Invention Applications (Test...
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China | Resolving a 30-year legacy: Key lessons from the ‘DELIXI’ case on Intellectual property and unfair competition
In September 2024, the Shanghai Intellectual Property Court (Court of Second Instance) delivered a final judgment in the long-standing trademark infringement and unfair competition case between DELIXI Group Corporation...
In September 2024, the Shanghai Intellectual Property Court (Court of Second Instance) delivered a final judgment in the long-standing...
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China and New Zealand – Patent Prosecution Highway (PPH)
On 1 November 2024, the China National Intellectual Property Administration (CNIPA) announced the launch of the Patent Prosecution Highway (PPH) with the Intellectual Property Office of New Zealand (IPONZ)....
On 1 November 2024, the China National Intellectual Property Administration (CNIPA) announced the launch of the Patent Prosecution Highway...
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Pharmaceutical Patent disputes in China | The nuances of “offer to sell”
The application of Bolar exceptions and the definition of "offer to sell" have long been contentious issues in the pharmaceutical industry in China. Article 11 of the Chinese Patent Law...
The application of Bolar exceptions and the definition of "offer to sell" have long been contentious issues in the pharmaceutical...
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Landmark IP Decision by China Supreme Court
The Supreme Court of the P.R. China recently announced the decision of an appeal case involving a dispute over patents and technology secrets related to new energy vehicle chassis...
The Supreme Court of the P.R. China recently announced the decision of an appeal case involving a dispute over...
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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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Navigating the waves of greenwashing | “Green” trade mark regulations in China
In China, there are different regulatory practices concerning "green" trade marks. Regarding the registration process, it has been observed that the China National Intellectual Property Administration (CNIPA) has adopted...
In China, there are different regulatory practices concerning "green" trade marks. Regarding the registration process, it has been observed...
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