Can I License My Patent-Pending Invention?
It may be possible to license your patent-pending invention. However, only having a provisional patent application pending may not be sufficient for licensing.
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Understanding Patent Evaluation Reports in China
An in-depth look at the Patent Evaluation Report (PER) system in China, its applications, and the critical considerations for patent owners, parties of interest, and accused infringers.
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New Developments in China Trade Secret Litigation
Explore the transformation of trade secret protection in China with a focus on the Beijing Intellectual Property (IP) Court’s proactive efforts to enhance protections. Delve into significant cases, understand new guidelines, and learn about China’s commitment to intellectual property rights through policy changes and regulatory efforts. Discover how China is fostering a fair competitive business environment while prioritizing the security of trade secrets.
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Do Chinese Patents Also Encompass Intellectual Property Protection within Hong Kong?
In order to ensure patent protection that covers China as well as the Hong Kong region, inventors must manually file a Chinese patent application as well as a Hong Kong Standard Patent Application.
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New Civil Code to Reinforce Intellectual Property Protection in China
Article 1185 introduces punitive damages “for those who willfully infringe other’s intellectual property, and when the circumstance is serious, the infringed has the right to claim for punitive damages.”
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Understanding Means-Plus-Function Claims for Patent Protection in China
When considering patent protection overseas, it is important to work with a patent attorney who understands the potential obstacles of foreign jurisdictions. What may be a non-issue in your jurisdiction may present challenges elsewhere, such as the challenge described in the “means-plus-function” case study below.
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China to Abolish Patent Subsidies & Further Regulate Abnormal Patent Filings
China National Intellectual Property Administration (CNIPA) has announced that it will be ending those subsidies in a new notice. Additionally, it will be strictly enforcing new requirements and punitive measures to regulate abnormal patent applications.
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VIDEO: China’s Move Against Patent Subsidies
China National Intellectual Property Administration (CNIPA) has announced that it will be ending those subsidies in a new notice. Additionally, it will be strictly enforcing new requirements and punitive measures to regulate abnormal patent applications.
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China’s Latest Motion Against Abnormal and Criminal Patent Filings
This month, the China National Intellectual Property Administration (CNIPA) released the “Draft Amendments to Several Provisions Regarding the Regulation of Patent Applications (Draft for Solicitation of Comments)” for public comments.
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Where Can You Pitch Your Idea and in Front of Whom?
For almost 100 years, companies seeking investors have had to be very careful not to “advertise” an offering – or else risk attracting the ire of federal regulators. To be specific, federal law requires all sales of securities to be either registered with the SEC (aka, “publicly traded” like Apple or Facebook) or else qualify…
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