Intellectual Property

Issued: April 14 2014Main contents: The Draft states that a well-known trademark is a trademark that is well known among the relevant public in China.…

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Issued: February 10 2014Main contents: The Draft proposes that when the trademark of a party is assigned or transferred, if the assignee or successor fails…

Issued: January 10 2014Main contents: The Draft Amendment defines the term “similar goods” as goods that are identical or essentially identical in…

The trademark problems of big brand owners such as Tesla, Castel Frères and Burberry are often used to show the weakness of China's IP system. But with the right strategy and a cautious approach, brand owners can avoid these problems

The trademark problems of big brand owners such as Tesla, Castel Frères and Burberry are often used to show the weakness of China's IP system. But with the right strategy and a cautious approach, brand owners can avoid these problems

The new SIPO Commissioner faces a series of challenges, including raising the standard of examination while dealing with a steady increase in applications, leading international harmonisation and aligning enforcement with China's courts

The new SIPO Commissioner faces a series of challenges, including raising the standard of examination while dealing with a steady increase in applications, leading international harmonisation and aligning enforcement with China's courts

China is often attacked for focusing on patent quantity over quality. However, Michael Lin explains that a better understanding of how the three kinds of patents work and the reasons behind filing them may show a different picture