Mar
Shen Changyu, Commissioner of the China National Intellectual Property Administration (CNIPA) held talks with the visiting Michael Schwager, Director General of IP Australia. The two offices introduced the latest progress of IP work in their respective countries, conducted in-depth discussions on related topics, and jointly signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for cooperation.
Feb
Recently, the "Mountains and Seas are Spiritual" French Yuyuan Lantern Festival, which is on display in the Paris Style Garden, held a lighting ceremony of the "Lucky Dragon" lamp group to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and France and the opening of the Sino French Year of Culture and Tourism.
Feb
An intellectual property public service center officially opened its doors on January 30th at 10-16 Taihegang Road, Building 2 in Yuexiu district, Guangzhou. Marked as the city's inaugural comprehensive intellectual property public service institution, the center's initial phase of construction has been completed. Ongoing development aims to enhance accessibility, convenience, and inclusivity, further supporting the construction of a robust intellectual property region and high-quality economic and social development.
Jan
China owned about 4.02 million of domestic valid invention patents by the end of last year, up 22.4 percent year-on-year, the country's top intellectual property regulator said on Tuesday.
Jan
SHENZHEN -- Chinese courts closed around 2.19 million lawsuits of first instance regarding intellectual property rights (IPR) between 2018 and 2022, the Supreme People's Court (SPC) said Friday. These lawsuits have played an important part in encouraging innovation, ensuring fair competition and boosting the development of the cultural sector, the SPC said.
Jan
The China National Intellectual Property Administration (CNIPA) and the Danish Patent and Trademark Office (DKPTO) have jointly decided to extend their Patent Prosecution Highway (PPH) pilot program for another five years from January 1, 2024 to December 31, 2028. The established guideline of CNIPA-DKPTO PPH request remains controlling the pertinent requirements and procedures governing applicants' PPH requests at the two offices.
