In the News: New Patent Regulations, New Futures Product, and Improved Judicial Transparency

November 19, 2018 | BY

Jacelyn Johnson

Amended regulations for patent agents will take effect in March 2019; trading of ethanediol futures on the Dalian Exchange starts in December; and the Supreme Court is updating China's online court documents depository.

China Amends Regulations for Patent Agencies

The State Council on November 19 released amended regulations for patent agencies, calling for patent agents to follow the principles of goodwill, fairness, faithfulness and credibility in carrying out their services, reported Xinhua.

The amendments which will come into effect on March 1, 2019 will implement stricter qualification requirements for patent practitioners and enforce supervision on services of patent agencies.

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