Jul
The 3rd China International Supply Chain Promotion Expo Opens in Beijing — Humanoid robots practicing tai chi, modular flying cars showcasing their capabilities, and the world's first AI-powered surgical robot system making its debut. Domestic and international attendees engaged in in-depth discussions on how intellectual property can support the global expansion of the automotive industry and intelligent transportation, as well as how intellectual property and technological innovation can empower new productive forces... On July 16, the 3rd China International Supply Chain Promotion Expo (hereinafter referred to as the Chain Expo), themed “Connecting the World, Co-Creating the Future,” opened in Beijing. The expo was brimming with elements of scientific and technological innovation and intellectual property, making this edition of the Chain Expo vibrant and dynamic.
Jun
As business competition intensifies, trademarks—core assets and brand identifiers for companies—are attracting increasing attention in terms of registration and protection. The non-use cancellation system, as a key component of trademark law, ensures the rational use of trademark resources while also presenting numerous challenges for trademark owners. This article offers a comprehensive analysis of the non-use cancellation system from multiple dimensions, including legal regulations, practical points, positive and negative implications, circumstances not deemed as use, procedural rules, defense strategies, and the latest policy developments, to help enterprises respond effectively.
May
Recently, six government departments—the China National Intellectual Property Administration (CNIPA), the Ministry of Science and Technology, the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, the State-owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission of the State Council (SASAC), the State Administration for Market Regulation, and the Chinese Academy of Sciences—jointly issued the Guidelines for the Establishment and Operation of Patent Pools. The purpose is to guide and support the scientific formation, rational planning, standardized management, and efficient operation of patent pools, to fully leverage their functional role, and to accelerate the development of new quality productive forces.
May
"Patent applications filed on or after October 1, 2025 (inclusive), that request prioritized examination, expedited examination, Patent Prosecution Highway (PPH), deferred examination, or centralized examination must be submitted electronically in XML format."
Apr
"Recently, the Guangdong Provincial Higher People's Court issued the "Opinions on Promoting AI Technological Innovation and Industrial Development with High-quality Intellectual Property Trial Work", which is the first judicial policy document in the national court system focusing on the protection of intellectual property rights in the field of artificial intelligence."
Apr
On April 11, the Guangdong Provincial Administration for Market Regulation announced that as of the end of February 2025, the number of in-force invention patents in Guangdong had surpassed 800,000, reaching 808,000.
