CNIPA Examination Guidelines Update (Effective January 1, 2026)
Key Practice Notes & Action PointsThe latest amendments to the Patent Examination Guid...
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Core Practical Revisions of the Trademark Law Revised Draft (Released on Dec 27, 2025)
On December 27, 2025, theNational People's Congress of the People's Republic of Ch...
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Tips for Responding to Office Actions Issued by CNIPA
In patent prosecution before the China National Intellectual Property Administration (CNIP...
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Issuance of “Measures for the Expedited Examination of Trademark Applications for Registration”
Issuance of “Measures for the Expedited Examination of Trademark Applications for Regist...
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DISCUSSION ON THE AMENDMENTS GOING BEYOND THE INITIAL DISCLOSURE IN THE PATENT PROSECUTION
I. Legal BasisAs prescribed by Article 33 of the Chinese Patent Law, an applicant may amen...
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Updates to Non-Use Cancellation Practices of Chinese Trademarks
Pursuant to Article 49 of the Trademark Law of the People’s Republic of China (amended in...
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Prior-Use Rights in Chinese Patent Practice
Prior-use rights are a statutory exception under the Chinese patent system. They allow a t...
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Pros and Cons of International Registration vs National Filing
Expanding a business globally necessitates protecting its most valuable asset—its brand. ...
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Patent Applications for Sex Toys: Strategies and Practices for Addressing Challenges under Article 5.1 of the Chinese Patent Law
IntroductionPatent applications for sex toys face unique challenges during the examination...
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An Overview of Trademark Licensing
A trademark license refers to the act by which a trademark registrant authorizes another p...
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Confidentiality Examination of Patent Applications Filed Abroad
Article 19.1 of the Chinese Patent Law mandates that any entity or individual intending to...
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World Intellectual Property Day – About the Theme IP and Youth: Innovating for a Better Future
World Intellectual Property Day – About the ThemeIP and Youth: Innovating for a Better Fu...
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