CAN I GET A PATENT IF I ALREADY MADE A WEBSITE FOR MY PRODUCT? If your front-end technology has been fully described on your website for more than a year, you wouldn’t qualify for patent protection on the subject matter disclosed. However, the portions of your technology that have not been publicly disclosed for more…
It may be possible to license your patent-pending invention. However, only having a provisional patent application pending may not be sufficient for licensing.
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.
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.
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.
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.”
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.
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.
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.
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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