Dec
The patent system in Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan is different from that in mainland China. Patent applications that are authorized in mainland my country will not be automatically authorized in Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan. If you only apply for a patent at the National Intellectual Property Administration in mainland China, you will not be able to automatically protect your rights in Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan. From the perspective of a patent agent, the author briefly explains the patent application and examination system in Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan to help patent agents understand the relevant application and examination system and facilitate patent agents to provide patent services to applicants who want to apply for patents in Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan.
Nov
Recently, Shenzhen Municipal Administration for Market Regulation (Intellectual Property Office) released the "36 Articles" on intellectual property rights in Hetao Shenzhen-Hong Kong Science and Technology Innovation Cooperation Zone Shenzhen Park (hereinafter referred to as Hetao Shenzhen Park) - "Opinions on Strengthening Intellectual Property Protection and Utilization in Hetao Shenzhen-Hong Kong Science and Technology Innovation Cooperation Zone Shenzhen Park" (hereinafter referred to as "Opinions").
Nov
The principle of exhaustion of rights means that after the intellectual property owner or licensee legally puts the intellectual property products on the market, part or all of the exclusive rights of the intellectual property rights to these products are exhausted. This principle aims to reduce transaction costs, achieve social welfare, and promote the creation and dissemination of works, the maintenance of goodwill, and the continuous innovation of science and technology.
Oct
BEIJING -- Just like many other fields, intellectual property (IP) development in China is currently undergoing a transition, seeing a greater focus on quality rather than a simple scale expansion. The latest efforts from China's top IP regulator were presented at a press conference on Monday, highlighting how this significant shift contributes to economic growth and international engagement.
Oct
“Starting October 1, a series of new foreign intellectual property regulations will officially come into effect!”
Sep
On September 13, the 13th China Intellectual Property Annual Conference opened in Beijing. Shen Changyu, Commissioner of the China National Intellectual Property Administration (CNIPA), Daren Tang, Director General of the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), and Sun Shuo, Vice Mayor of Beijing Municipality, attended the opening ceremony and delivered speeches. Also in attendance were Phoeurng Sackona, Minister of Culture and Fine Arts of Cambodia; WIPO Deputy Director Generals Wang Binying and Hasan Kleib; Bemanya Twebaze, Director General of the African Regional Intellectual Property Organization; Denis Loukou Bohoussou, Director General of the African Intellectual Property Organization; and Grigory Ivliev, President of the Eurasian Patent Office (EAPO). The opening ceremony were presided over by CNIPA Deputy Commissioner Hu Wenhui.
