The new interpretation clarifies details which are lacking in the Patent Law and builds on practical issues addressed by the Implementing Rules, such as the use of reports and the judgment of equivalent infringement, damage claims, royalties and expenses, says Xi Sun
Issued: July 16 2014 Main contents: Where a legal action is instituted in respect of the infringement of a utility model patent or design…
The revised Implementing Rules allow division of a trademark registration application when registration is denied on certain of the designated goods.
This year's report has derived 39 law application issues with general guiding significance from 30 carefully selected typical cases.
Many foreign companies are being attacked by Chinese companies for payment under guarantee fraud claims. Peng Shen and Ying Wu explain how devising a comprehensive dispute resolution strategy is key to avoid and manage these risks
Recent cases involving Taobao, Baidu and Tudou have shown the courts' desire to improve IP protection online by increasing the obligations of internet service providers to deal with infringing content
Recent cases involving Taobao, Baidu and Tudou have shown the courts' desire to improve IP protection online by increasing the obligations of internet service providers to deal with infringing content