Foreign Counsel

This page contains news and information regarding Foreign Counsel that Founders Legal has retained to manage various client matters in foreign jurisdictions. Founders Legal does not engage in fee sharing with these firms.

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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 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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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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Judicial Interpretations Signal Improvements to Chinese Patent Rights

China’s Supreme People’s Court formally amended and published five judicial interpretations related to intellectual property rights.

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Updates on Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT) Information as of 11/3/2020
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The Korean Republic Now Ranking 10th in the Global Innovation Index
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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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Patent Protections when Outsourcing Software Development to India

When it comes to navigating the highly competitive realm of advanced technology, it is essential to understand how to protect your intellectual property in the US and internationally. With the increased outsourcing of software development to Eastern Europe and Asia, consider securing your intellectual property rights with patents in software-friendly jurisdictions. This article explores India as an excellent consideration.

US and Foreign Patent Office Updates as of March 31, 2020

As COVID-19 continues to spread and disrupt industries across the globe, patent offices in Coronavirus affected countries are, for lack…