China's State IP Office (SIPO) released its draft patent administrative enforcement rules for public comment on January 27. The draft places greater emphasis on the quality and professionalism of local IP officials, tackles procedural issues and provides general guidelines for online infringement.
SIPO orders patent offices to get tough
New draft patent administrative enforcement rules call for local officials to increase their professionalism and promises greater transparency. But do they go far enough?
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