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How implementing regulations will affect foreign patent applicants in China

On December 21, 2023, the China State Council issued Implementing Regulations of the Patent Law (Regulations). The Regulations became

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CNIPA issues draft regulations on GIs – what you need to know

On 18 September 2023 the China National Intellectual Property Administration (CNIPA) issued the “Draft Regulations on the Protection of

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Reducing the burden – China issues rules on suspending trademark review cases

On June 13, 2023, the China National Intellectual Property Administration (CNIPA) issued an Interpretation on the Rules for Suspension

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China trials fast-track examination for trademark applications

On 14 January 2022 the China National Intellectual Property Administration (CNIPA) released the Measures for Fast-track Examination of Trademark Registration

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China issues Opinions on Judging Trademark Violations

The National Intellectual Property Administration of China (CNIPA) issued the Standard for Judging General Trademark Violations (Standard) on December 13, 2021.

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China endorses good-faith commitment when applying for well-known status

From 1 September 2021 applicants and their trademark agents or representing agency will be required to sign and seal

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Lego’s compensation increased tenfold by appeal court

On 1 April 2020 the Guangdong Higher People’s Court announced that it had awarded Danish toymaker Lego Rmb30 million

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China’s president pledges stronger IP enforcement

China’s president Xi Jinping has reiterated the country’s commitment to strengthening intellectual property protection and enforcement through higher damages

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After seven years China and EU sign investment agreement

Ai-Leen Lim considers some of the highlights from the Comprehensive Agreement on Investment between China and the EU. Agreement

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China’s highest court awards largest ever damages in Vanillin trade secrets case

The Supreme People’s Court (SPC) handed down its decision on February 26, 2021. Almost immediately, the business and intellectual

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