In the News: Patent Agency Rules; Securities Risks and Ride Hailing

March 11, 2019 | BY

Marilyn Romero

China adopts new rules for patent agencies; new CSRC boss Yi Huiman warns of market risks; and the government is urged to relax rules on ride-hailing driver services.

China adopts new rules for patent agencies

From March 1 this year, patent agencies in China will use an amended regulation, which includes an update on the qualifications for practitioners, a code of conduct, and supervision of services. In order to conduct business as patent agents, applicants must now possess the required educational background, and hold certificates gained by passing a national qualification examination, the new regulation stipulates.

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