China narrows the straw-man loophole in patent invalidations
14 Apr 2026
The amended Patent Examination Guidelines, effective in early 2024, now make clear that an invalidation request must reflect the true intention of the named...
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Low odds of overturning CNIPA decisions at Beijing Intellectual Property Court highlight strategic considerations for petitioners
14 Jan 2025
Over the past decade, the Beijing Intellectual Property Court (Beijing IP Court) has emerged as a key venue for resolving patent disputes in China....
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China has made significant strides in aligning the Chinese Patent Law with the Patent Law Treaty
06 Mar 2024
The recent updates to the Chinese Patent Law, including the release of the Implementation Regulations of the Patent Law (IRPL) and the Guidelines for...
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