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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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Hong Kong | Design registration fees reduced
Good news for those seeking design protection in Hong Kong with the announcement from the Intellectual Property Department of the Government of Hong Kong SAR (HKIPD) that official design...
Good news for those seeking design protection in Hong Kong with the announcement from the Intellectual Property Department of...
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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: Patent Guidelines for Examination – changes for AI, big data and software
On 21 December 2023, along with revised implementation rules for patent law, the China Intellectual Property Administration (CNIPA) issued an updated Guidelines for Patent Examination (the Guidelines). The changes...
On 21 December 2023, along with revised implementation rules for patent law, the China Intellectual Property Administration (CNIPA) issued...
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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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