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How implementing regulations will affect foreign patent applicants in China

By AWA | Posted on February 7, 2024

On December 21, 2023, the China State Council issued Implementing Regulations of the Patent Law (Regulations). The Regulations became effective on January 20, 2024 and compliments the fourth amendment to the Patent Law. The Regulations explain how several provisions of the Patent Law will be implemented as it aligns patent procedures with major jurisdictions. This...

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