On debated issue over proper application of Article 33 of Patent Law, the article tries to compare with examination practices in other countries, comment on views of judicial decisions.
In the aspect of IPRs which play a key role in modern economics, a growing number of countries have adopted prioritized patent examination programs to promote innovation in green technologies.
The issue of IP protection of magical works has become a hot spot of social focal point much because of the inclusion of the copyright case of Tarantula Magic.
A priority verification in the preliminary, substantive examination, or the subsequent invalidation proceedings plays an essential role in the fate of a patent application with priority.
This article takes the position that the party that claims the time difference should take the burden of proof and if it fails to do so, no consideration should be given to the time difference.
