China's developing IP system faces some big tests in 2009. Janice Qu and Peter Ollier spoke with SIPO commissioner Tian Lipu about patent amendments, the National IP Strategy and the Office's global role
April 16, 2009
Intellectual Property
Ying [email protected] the end of 2008 the Beijing Haidian District Court ruled in a case between Beijing Guge Technology Company's registration…
March 17, 2009Zhaokang JiangSandler, Travis & Rosenberg, [email protected] Customs border enforcement has become one of the most effective measures to protect…
March 17, 2009The US has complained to the World Trade Organisation that China's IP rights protection and enforcement legislation violates international agreements. A WTO panel has presented its report and both sides are claiming victory. By Jan Bohanes and Adrian Emch, Sidley Austin, Geneva and Beijing.
March 17, 2009Manisha Singh NairLex [email protected] fashion industry in India is largely regulated by the law of copyrights. Most designers acquiring a…
February 09, 2009Confidentiality review required before filing foreign patent applications.
February 09, 2009Xing [email protected] 11th meeting of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress for 2008 passed amendments to the PRC Patent…
February 09, 2009No more China first filing, but closer scrutiny of foreign applications
February 09, 2009China has revised its Patent Law for the third time, and issued the first proposed draft amendments to the Implementing Regulations. There are key changes relating to invention patents and utility models. These should better align the Law with international standards, but there will be notable implications for foreign-invested companies. By Ronald Chu and Annie Tsoi, Deacons.
February 09, 2009Trademark rights owners in China are increasingly demanding action against keyword advertising programmes used by well-known internet search engines. Recent court decisions in Beijing, Shanghai and Guangzhou are helpful but highlight regional disparities. By Luckie Hong, Jones Day.
February 09, 2009