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.
Sep
Hu Wenhui, Deputy Commissioner of the China National Intellectual Property Administration (CNIPA), recently led a delegation to Brazil, Chile, and Peru for working visits upon invitation.
Aug
On August 18, 2024, Hong Kong made significant progress in strengthening its intellectual property (IP) protection framework, aligning with global standards to support its rapidly expanding innovation sector. The Hong Kong Intellectual Property Department (IPD) announced a series of initiatives aimed at bolstering patent and trademark enforcement in key industries such as technology, creative sectors, and financial services.
