Introducing the new Spruson & Ferguson brand
Today, Spruson & Ferguson is proud to unveil our new brand. Our new brand builds on our position as a market leader in intellectual property services, and defines what will...
Today, Spruson & Ferguson is proud to unveil our new brand. Our new brand builds on our position as a...
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China joins Patent Prosecution Highway Improvement Initiative
The China National Intellectual Property Administration (CNIPA) has announced its participation in the "PPH Improvement Initiative", which aims to improve the user experience of the Patent Prosecution Highway (PPH).  This...
The China National Intellectual Property Administration (CNIPA) has announced its participation in the "PPH Improvement Initiative", which aims to...
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Navigating the waves of greenwashing | “Green” trade mark regulations in China
In China, there are different regulatory practices concerning "green" trade marks. Regarding the registration process, it has been observed that the China National Intellectual Property Administration (CNIPA) has adopted...
In China, there are different regulatory practices concerning "green" trade marks. Regarding the registration process, it has been observed...
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China: Patents and invalidation challenges – navigating translation accuracy
The accurate translation of patent documents from English to Chinese is crucial to circumvent potential invalidation or infringement disputes in China. Once embroiled in legal challenges, amending translation inaccuracies...
The accurate translation of patent documents from English to Chinese is crucial to circumvent potential invalidation or infringement disputes...
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China: Patent Guidelines for Examination – changes for AI, big data and software
On 21 December 2023, along with revised implementation rules for patent law, the China Intellectual Property Administration (CNIPA) issued an updated Guidelines for Patent Examination (the Guidelines). The changes...
On 21 December 2023, along with revised implementation rules for patent law, the China Intellectual Property Administration (CNIPA) issued...
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Apostille Convention now in effect in China
Summary  Public documents that have an apostille certificate issued by a competent authority in the countries that are part of the Apostille Convention will be accepted by Chinese courts without...
Summary  Public documents that have an apostille certificate issued by a competent authority in the countries that are part of...
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Case study: A successful example of post-filing data to address the support issue under China patent practice
China previously applied stricter criteria for post-filing supplementary data during the examination of patent application, compared to other major patent systems. However, with the recent signing of an Economic...
China previously applied stricter criteria for post-filing supplementary data during the examination of patent application, compared to other major...
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Patent examination and protection developments in P. R. China brings a more appealing environment for patentees and applicants
In recent years, China has seen rapid growth of patent applications, as well as continual improvement on patent examination and intellectual property protection. Patent Examination Enhanced In 2022, China National Intellectual...
In recent years, China has seen rapid growth of patent applications, as well as continual improvement on patent examination...
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Spruson & Ferguson receive multiple rankings in IAM Patent 1000 2022
Spruson & Ferguson has once again been recognised in IAM Patent 1000 rankings across the Asia-Pacific this year. We are pleased to announce that Spruson & Ferguson Australia have been ranked...
Spruson & Ferguson has once again been recognised in IAM Patent 1000 rankings across the Asia-Pacific this year. We are pleased...
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