In this article, the authors update their earlier published article: “Waves of Changes in Chinese Patent Law and Regulations.” Their attention is focused on the trend in the recent changes shown by comparing Draft Revision 2008 to Draft Revision 2006. The major issues covered in the installment include: Willful infringement and misuse of patent rights. Unfaithful accusation, inventions made in China, and empowerment of patent administration will be discussed in an installment appearing next week.  More details... 

The Chinese patent system has recently experienced tidal waves of change in its statutes and administrative rules. Innovative industries that expect to obtain patent protection in China will continue to be profoundly touched by these waves of change. This article was written by Charles C. Liu, PhD, JD, Partner, Director of US Practice, Unitalen Attorneys at Law and Jeanne J. Liu.  In this last of four installments, the authors discuss “Patent Misuse and Unfaithful Proceedings,” “Compulsory Licenses,” “Disclosure of Genetic Resources” and “Designation of Patent Firms to Handle Foreign-Related Matters.” More details...

The Chinese patent system has recently experienced tidal waves of change in its statutes and administrative rules. Innovative industries that expect to obtain patent protection in China will continue to be profoundly touched by these waves of change. This article was written by Charles C. Liu, PhD, JD, Partner, Director of US Practice, Unitalen Attorneys at Law and Jeanne J. Liu.  In this third of four installments, the authors discuss “Foreign Filing License and Patent Export Control,” “Administrative Enforcement” and “Administrative Control.” More details...

The Chinese patent system has recently experienced tidal waves of change in its statutes and administrative rules. Innovative industries that expect to obtain patent protection in China will continue to be profoundly touched by these waves of change. This article was written by Dr. Charles C. Liu, PhD, JD, Partner, Director of US Practice, Unitalen Attorneys at Law and Jeanne J. Liu.  In this second of four installments, the authors discuss "Design Patents," and "Division Applications." More details...

The Chinese patent system has recently experienced tidal waves of change in its statutes and administrative rules. Innovative industries that expect to obtain patent protection in China will continue to be profoundly touched by these waves of change. This article was written by Dr. Charles C. Liu, PhD, JD, Partner, Director of US Practice, Unitalen Attorneys at Law and Jeanne J. Liu.  It will appear in four installments, covering proposed changes to China's patent law.  This installment covers the issues of "Novelty and Inventiveness" and "Crossover between the Invention and Utility Models."  More details...