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Guarding Openness with Private Rights: The Significance, Key Points and Strategies of Open-source Trademark Protection

Although trademark rights are private rights, they are not in conflict with the free and open spirit of open-source. They serve different purposes and work together to protect the open-source ecosystem and safeguard the legal rights of stakeholders.

Trademark

2025/03/11 18:06:48
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Why Filing German Patents is a Strategic Advantage for Chinese Applicants

This article explores why the DPMA should play a role in the European patent strategies of Chinese applicants and how it can serve as a gateway to success in the European market.

Patent

2025/03/06 16:29:04
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AI and Patents——Innovative Turn or Risk to Innovation？

In recent years, Artificial Intelligence (AI) has evolved very rapidly in terms of performance and has revolutionized numerous fields, from medicine to finance, from industrial production to artistic creativity.

Patent

2024/12/18 16:23:50
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Patent Litigation Strategies for Chinese Enterprises in Germany

Germany is by far one of China’s most important trading partner in Europe. Conversely, China is Germany’s number one economic partner country in Asia. Due to this interdependence, IP disputes involving Chinese companies are commonplace in Germany. This article will provide examples of patent litigation strategies for Chinese companies and focus on some key aspects of first instance proceedings, as well as provide salient suggestions.

Patent

2024/10/11 11:28:34
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A Statistical Model for Analyzing the Lifetime Cost of Chinese Patents

The author has conducted a study investigating how a company's internal reviews and CNIPA examinations affect the lifetime cost of Chinese patents. A statistical model based on the Lognormal distribution of patent value and supported by empirical data was proposed to analyze the influences. The study considers all costs incurred throughout the innovation stage to the end of patent life. The findings suggest that the lifetime cost of a good patent can be minimized by a particular combination of the internal pass rate and the official grant rate.

Patent

2024/06/03 11:26:44

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China’s Top Court Released the Top 10 IP Cases of 2023— Case Involving "Youth Mode" Unfair Competition Disputes

This case is a typical example of unfair competition involving the blocking of "youth mode". The court's decision affirmed the positive role of "youth mode" in protecting minors' online rights. By applying the Anti-Unfair Competition Law to penalize the act of bypassing "youth mode", it encourages internet service providers to consciously fulfill their duty and social responsibility to protect minors online.

Unfair Competition

2024/07/17 14:03:53
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China’s Top Court Released the Top 10 IP Cases of 2023— Case Involving "Youth Mode" Unfair Competition Disputes

This case is a typical example of unfair competition involving the blocking of "youth mode". The court's decision affirmed the positive role of "youth mode" in protecting minors' online rights. By applying the Anti-Unfair Competition Law to penalize the act of bypassing "youth mode", it encourages internet service providers to consciously fulfill their duty and social responsibility to protect minors online.

Unfair Competition

2024/07/17 14:00:52
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China’s Top Court Released the Top 10 IP Cases of 2023—Case Involving Unfair Competition Dispute over "Xiao Ai " Voice Activation Word

This case sets a precedent in the protection of rights associated with artificial intelligence voice activation words. The ruling clarifies that voice activation words that gain recognition and influence through use are protected under the Anti-Unfair Competition Law.

Unfair Competition

2024/07/09 14:46:21
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China’s Top Court Released the Top 10 IP Cases of 2023—Case Involving Dispute Over Misappropriation of Technical Secrets for Lentinan

This case highlights the protection of technical secrets related to traditional Chinese medicine techniques, such as the selection, processing, and treatment of authentic mushroom raw materials.

Trade Secrets

2024/07/04 16:32:32
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China’s Top Court Released the Top 10 IP Cases of 2023—Case Involving Copyright Infringement of Medical Equipment Software

This case is a typical criminal case addressing copyright infringement by deliberately bypassing technical measures, following the implementation of the Chinese Criminal Law Amendment. The judgment clarified the standards for criminal liability concerning the circumvention or destruction of technical measures, fully protecting the legitimate rights and interests of medical device software copyright holders.

Copyright

2024/06/26 17:39:56

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Establishing Reliable and Comprehensive International IP Law Firm——Dialogue with Am Badar & Am Badar

Recently, the author had the privilege of speaking with the Am Badar & Am Badar team to discuss various topics covering Indonesia's latest IP developments, the firm's business status, and its expectations for the Chinese market.

Comprehensive Reports

2024/11/26 09:50:54
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Diving into Chinese Market, Seizing Opportunities for the Future--A conversation with Sergey Zuykov, Managing Partner of Zuykov and Partners

This interview took place during the 13th China Intellectual Property Annual Conference (CIPAC) held in Beijing.During the conference, the interviewer had the privilege of having a face-to-face conversation with Sergey Zuykov, discussing the firm's experiences in expanding into the Chinese market, their service philosophy, and future strategic plans.

Comprehensive Reports

2024/10/18 09:48:03
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Dialogue with Regina Quek, First Deputy Secretary General of AIPPI: Connecting Global IP at the Hangzhou Congress

From October 19 to 22 this year, the AIPPI World Congress will be hosted in China for the first time.Ahead of the event, we had the privilege of speaking with Ms. Regina Quek, the first deputy secretary-general of AIPPI.

Comprehensive Reports

2024/09/27 16:40:41
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James Lacey: RWS Empowers the Local Impact of Global IP Strategies

In 2023, RWS China's IP Solutions team was recognized as one of the "2023 Outstanding IP Service Teams in China" by China IP. We were honored to have an interview with James Lacey, Senior Vice President, Product & Operations of IP Services of RWS, who shared his insights on RWS's full life-cycle IP solutions.

Patent

2024/07/11 13:18:07
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Aim High and be on the Ground——Interview with Kolster Oy Ab Intellectual Property Law Firm

Founded in 1874, Kolster Oy Ab not only witnessed the smoke of World War I and World War II, but also experienced the economic winter during the Great Depression. Kolster conquered these challenges through its steadfast commitment to the long-term goal of protecting innovation and its resilient adaptability, and ultimately survived to the present day.

Comprehensive Reports

2024/06/12 16:34:31

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Trademark related aspects of distribution in Russia. How to keep your trademark safe?

To keep the trademark safe, timely registration in the genuine holder's name is advisable. Obligatory use for registered goods prevents early termination. Notably, foreign enterprises' intellectual property, including trademarks, faces no political bias in Russia. Russian laws allow overseas entities to freely obtain and dispose of intellectual property rights.

Trademark

2025/03/03 12:26:20
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Protection of Inventions and Utility Models in Russia

Part IV of the Russian Civil Code governs legal protection of inventions and utility models. Russia is a member of the World Trade Organization, the World Intellectual Property Organization, the Paris Convention for the Protection of Industrial Property, the Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT), the Patent Law Treaty,...

Patent

2025/02/08 18:19:36
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Obtaining Design Protection in Russia

There are three main ways to obtain registration for an industrial design in Russia, namely: National Russian Design Patent,International Design registration (Hague system) designating Russia and Eurasian Design Patent.

Patent

2024/12/11 14:01:58
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Chinese IP Under Umbrella of the Russian Law

Business cooperation between Russia and China is growing rapidly. According to the open sources as of 2023, the trade between the countries increased by 26.3 % compared to 2022 and reached $240,11 billion. This article provides practical advices for enforcing various types of intellectual property in Russia for Chinese companies' reference.

Trademark

2024/10/15 11:42:16
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Russian Domain name disputes – new trends and practices

In March 2024, Russian IP court adopted “Recommendations of the Scientific Advisory Council regarding suppression of infringement of exclusive rights”). The “Recommendations” reflected the following domain-related trends.

Internet & Domain

2024/10/08 16:35:14

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Chinese courts have jurisdiction over global SEP rate disputes involving foreign patent pools

In a landmark decision, China's Supreme People's Court (SPC) recently ruled that Chinese courts have jurisdiction over global SEP rate disputes involving foreign patent pools. This marks a significant development in the enforcement of fair licensing practices in intellectual property.

Patent

2024/07/04 17:02:18
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Chinese court imposes judicial punishment on malicious trademark squatter claiming for 10 million yuan

On April 26, 2024, the Supreme People’s Court (SPC), China’s top court, released the 2023 50 Typical IP Cases. One of the 50 typical cases involved judicial punishment related to trademark squatting and malicious litigation. Below is the detailed development of the case.

Trademark

2024/05/28 17:54:03
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China releases the first "Guidelines for Handling Criminal Cases of Infringing upon Trade Secrets"

China’s Jiangsu Province has issued the first-ever "Guidelines for Handling Criminal Cases of Infringing upon Trade Secrets" (hereinafter referred to as the "Guidelines"), according to news released on January 8.

Trade Secrets

2024/01/09 14:32:44
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Reflecting on the first six-months of the Unified Patent Court

After nearly 50 years and various attempts to have a ‘unified patent system’ in Europe, on 1 June 2023 we saw the dawning of a new era with the opening of the Unified Patent Court (UPC) and the beginning of a new patent regime with the Unitary Patent (UP).

Patent

2023/12/28 17:26:40
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How to Respond to Drastic Amendment to China Trademark Law by the Right Holder

On January 13, 2023, the\ CNIPA issued the Bill to Revise the Trademark Law of the People's Republic of China. This paper will sort out the key amendments that have the greatest impact on trademark practice, and discuss the reasons behind the amendment, the possible influence and the countermeasures that shall be taken by a right holder.

Trademark

2023/08/07 17:47:42

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Overview of Intellectual Property in Chile

The last modification of the Chilean IP Law 19,039 became effective on May 2022. This modification is one of the most important.

Comprehensive Reports

2024/10/28 15:54:37
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Armenia IP Development

Armenia, officially the Republic of Armenia, is a landlocked, mountainous country in the South Caucasus region of Eurasia. Armenian is the only official language even though Russian is widely used.

Comprehensive Reports

2023/07/14 16:47:20
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INTA CEO: Beijing is the world's no. 1 city with most INTA members

The 2022 INTA Annual Meeting will be held in Washington DC as a physical event with virtual components from April 30 to May 4. With 6,500 organizations from 185 countries comprising INTA’s membership, its annual meeting has been recognized as the world’s largest IP event. As INTA’s media partner in China since 2014, China IP on February 28 interviewed INTA CEO Etienne Sanz de Acedo.

Comprehensive Reports

2022/08/09 18:29:06
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Highlights of the 2023 China Patent Survey Report

The China National Intellectual Property Administration(CNIPA), China’s top IP regulator, recently released on its website the "2023 China Patent Survey Report", which underscores the evolving landscape of patent utilization, collaboration, protection, and talent development in China.

Patent

2024/05/14 14:52:41
Regulating 'Big Tech': EU's DSA and DMA initiatives

The DSA and DMA Regulations will, however, effect an important change for digital businesses in Europe and beyond.

Patent

2021/08/10 17:50:41

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