Procedure
How foreign applicants can take advantage of China’s updated patent regime
By Benny Liu | Posted on January 27, 2025
China implemented the fourth amendment to its Patent Law, which came into effect on 1 July 2021. The amended Implementing Regulations and Guidelines took effect on 20 January 2024. This fourth round of amendments introduced several positive elements for foreign applicants. Procedural Changes Restoring Priority In line with patent practices in the UK, European Union,...
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