CLP asked a range of lawyers from international firms to submit their comments and opinions on the revised Implementing Rules for the updated PRC Patent Law. Here is a selection of their comments
March 11, 2010
Legal
Conducting thorough due diligence is essential in China, but there are decisions to make about the proper priorities as well as the best processes to choose
March 11, 2010The Rules clarify terms and phrases of the PRC Patent Law, such as "genetic resource" and "patented pharmaceutical".
March 11, 2010On February 25, a panel of leading China transactional lawyers discussed the legislative and regulatory changes affecting the regulation of derivatives and structured finance in China
March 11, 2010New implementing rules for the PRC Patent Law will have a significant impact on foreign companies' China IP strategies. Issues relating to security review procedures and first-filing have been clarified, but penalties are tougher and uncertainties remain abundant
March 11, 2010New implementing rules for the PRC Patent Law will have a significant impact on foreign companies' China IP strategies. Issues relating to security review procedures and first-filing have been clarified, but penalties are tougher and uncertainties remain abundant
March 11, 2010China raises first instalment of land grant to 50% to prohibit hoarding.
February 02, 2010Foreign skilled personnel in Shanghai allowed for a five-year stay.
February 02, 2010Government takes significant step toward reform of the foreign-invested partnership rules.
February 02, 2010Shanghai allows debt-for-equity swaps by foreign-invested enterprises.
February 02, 2010