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11th Jan 2022

Patent linkage system in China: foreign entities may meet new challenges in court

With the introduction of 4th revision of China’s Patent Law on 1 June, 2021, we have reported the new developments of China’s patent linkage system, which we cover in...

With the introduction of 4th revision of China’s Patent Law on 1 June, 2021, we have reported the new...

14th Dec 2021

Electronic certificates for trade mark registrations to be issued from 2022

The CNIPA announced that only electronic copies of trade mark registration certificates will be issued in 2022. The China National Intellectual Property Administration (CNIPA) published an announcement on 12 October...

The CNIPA announced that only electronic copies of trade mark registration certificates will be issued in 2022. The China National...

8th Oct 2021

Spruson & Ferguson practitioners recognised as Rising Stars in MIP IP Stars 2021

Senior Associate Dr. Adelia Lin has been recognised as a rising star in MIP's IP star rankings for 2020.

28th Sep 2021

China’s battle against IP infringement: regulators may hold e-commerce platform operators responsible

In August 2018, an E-commerce Law for the People’s Republic of China was adopted. On 31st of August 2021, the Standing Committee of the National People’s Congress of the...

In August 2018, an E-commerce Law for the People’s Republic of China was adopted. On 31st of August 2021,...

29th Jul 2021

China’s 2021-2025 Five-Year Plan – an outlook to China’s planned future for IP

China’s economic development is following the initiatives of the Central government in the form of five-year projects. IP owners are encouraged to check and further analyse the recent draft...

China’s economic development is following the initiatives of the Central government in the form of five-year projects. IP owners...

8th Jul 2021

China update – patent linkage system in China: judicial provisions and administrative measures come into effect

We recently reported the Measures for Implementation of an Early Resolution Mechanism for Pharmaceutical Patent Disputes (Trial Implementation) which came into effect on 4th July 2021. These measures cover...

We recently reported the Measures for Implementation of an Early Resolution Mechanism for Pharmaceutical Patent Disputes (Trial Implementation) which...

7th Jul 2021

China update – patent linkage system in China: official implementation measures come into effect

On 4th July 2021, the Measures for Implementation of an Early Resolution Mechanism for Pharmaceutical Patent Disputes (Trial Implementation) (“Measures”) were officially published on the website of National Medical...

On 4th July 2021, the Measures for Implementation of an Early Resolution Mechanism for Pharmaceutical Patent Disputes (Trial Implementation)...

25th Jun 2021

Spruson & Ferguson appoints three Principals and makes 14 new promotions for 2021

Spruson & Ferguson is pleased to announce the appointment of three new Principals across the firm as part of the 2021 promotions. The appointments were part of a broader group...

Spruson & Ferguson is pleased to announce the appointment of three new Principals across the firm as part of...

27th May 2021

China update: Interim Measures announced before new patent law goes live

The patent law reform in China has yet to deliver the Implementing Rules to the new patent law effective on June 1, 2021. In order to ensure the implementation...

The patent law reform in China has yet to deliver the Implementing Rules to the new patent law effective...

25th May 2021

China update: “Orange Book”- type patent register established as trial version. A start into the new Patent Linkage System

We have recently reported on the major upcoming changes for pharmaceutical patent owners in accordance with the 4th amendment of the patent law which establishes a patent linkage system...

We have recently reported on the major upcoming changes for pharmaceutical patent owners in accordance with the 4th amendment...

11th May 2021

New China and EU Geographical Indications Agreement comes into force on 1 March 2021

On 1 March 2021, a new agreement between China and the European Union (EU) has come into force which will provide for the protection of 200 Chinese and European...

On 1 March 2021, a new agreement between China and the European Union (EU) has come into force which...

17th Feb 2021

Spruson & Ferguson awarded multiple rankings in WTR 1000

Spruson & Ferguson has once again been highly recommended in the 2020 edition of the World Trademark Review 1000 (WTR).

Spruson & Ferguson has once again been highly recommended in the 2020 edition of the World Trademark Review 1000...

3rd Feb 2021

China update: advantages of selecting the European Patent Office as International Searching Authority for PCT applications

The Chinese National Intellectual Property Administration (CNIPA) has established a two-year pilot cooperation with the European Patent Office (EPO) for patent applications filed under the Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT). With...

The Chinese National Intellectual Property Administration (CNIPA) has established a two-year pilot cooperation with the European Patent Office (EPO)...

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