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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How to Avoid Double Taxation | S-Corporation Advantages
Understanding Corporate Structures: A Guide to C-Corporations and S-Corporations Tax Implications Tax law sets the difference between the C-Corporation and an S-Corporation. When a corporation is formed at the state level, the C-Corporation is the default. The C-Corporation can then, voluntarily, file an election form with the IRS (Form 2553) to become an S-Corporation. Once…
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How an S-Corporation Can Provide Tax Savings
An S-Corporation can provide significant Federal income tax savings over a C-Corporation. A common question that arises is, “If the benefits are so obvious, why aren’t all corporations S-Corps?” Due to the benefits, the IRS places restrictions on S-Corporation ownership, including the types of shares that the corporation can issue and the types of shareholders…
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How Is a C-Corporation Different from an S-Corporation?
Both C-Corporations and S-Corporations are, at their core, corporations that are formed at the state level. The formation process, structure, and governance are usually identical for both. The two big differences are: Tax law is what sets the differences between C-Corporations and S-Corporations. In fact, the name of each comes from Subchapter ‘C’ and Subchapter…
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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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