PRC Patent Law
China amends Guidelines for Patent Examination
By AWA | Posted on February 24, 2021
Following the fourth amendment to the PRC Patent Law by the Standing Committee of the National People’s Congress in October 2020, the China National Intellectual Property Administration (CNIPA) initiated a comprehensive review of the Guidelines for Patent Examination (Examination Guidelines 2019). The Decision to Amend the Guidelines for Patent Examination (Examination Guidelines 2021) was issued by the...
Tags: china, CNIPA, Guidelines, Patent, PRC Patent Law, prosecution
China’s upcoming amendments to the Patent Law include punitive damages
By AWA | Posted on March 19, 2020
Last year saw a wave of legislative activity in China. The effects are being felt as different pieces of legislation become effective. The resonating theme is that China is putting an IP protection framework in place that meets the demands of both foreign parties and domestic entities. This can be seen in particular with the...
Tags: china, Infringement, IPR, ISPs, patents, PRC Patent Law, punitive damages
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