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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)...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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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20th Oct 2020

China update: patent law changes become effective 1 June, 2021 – Patent Term Extensions and Patent Linkage systems established

On October 17th, the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress of the People’s Republic of China passed the 4th amendment with revisions to most recent draft for reform...

On October 17th, the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress of the People’s Republic of China passed the...

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18th Aug 2020

China Classification

Foreign brand owners can file trade mark applications in China as national applications or International Registrations (IRs) under the Madrid Protocol. There are pros and cons to each route and brand...

Foreign brand owners can file trade mark applications in China as national applications or International Registrations (IRs) under the Madrid...

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11th Aug 2020

Facebook loses “FACEBOOK” trade mark in China

On 20 March 2020, the China National Intellectual Property Administration (“CNIPA”) issued decisions to invalidate two of Facebook’s trade mark registrations in Class 42. This marks a huge setback...

On 20 March 2020, the China National Intellectual Property Administration (“CNIPA”) issued decisions to invalidate two of Facebook’s trade...

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6th Aug 2020

Hong Kong trade mark law update

Implementation of the international registration system under Madrid Protocol The Trade Marks (Amendment) Ordinance 2020 (the Amendment Ordinance) was gazetted on 19 June 2020, providing a basis in Hong Kong...

Implementation of the international registration system under Madrid Protocol The Trade Marks (Amendment) Ordinance 2020 (the Amendment Ordinance) was gazetted...

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6th Aug 2020

Beijing High People’s Court rules “鹅厂” (‘Penguin Factory’) established connection with Tencent

On 18 May 2020, the Beijing High People’s Court, handed down its judgment on the administrative litigation concerning the invalidation filed by Tencent Technology (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd. against the...

On 18 May 2020, the Beijing High People’s Court, handed down its judgment on the administrative litigation concerning the...

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