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New
- Chinese courts have jurisdiction over global SEP rate disputes involving foreign patent pools
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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.
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- A Statistical Model for Analyzing the Lifetime Cost of Chinese Patents
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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.
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- China’s top court released the top 10 intellectual property cases——Administrative Dispute over Invalidation of "Face Recognition" Invention Patent
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This case clarifies the requirements for the extent, manner, and purpose of claim modifications in administrative procedures for patent invalidation. It provides significant reference for understanding the legal standards for "further limited" modifications in these procedures.
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- Highlights of the 2023 China Patent Survey Report
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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.
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- Dialogue with Avanci Vehicle President Laurie Fitzgerald: Avanci, an independent platform provides a licensing option
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China IP invited Laurie Fitzgerald, President at Avanci Vehicle, to sit in front of the camera to share her detailed insights about Avanci's solution, its pricing as well as its response to public opinions. Click to see the full video and interview transcript.
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- The EPO problem solution approach and its importance in the context of the new UP/UPC system
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Drafting a patent specification in an accurate and clear manner might have an impact on European and Unitary Patents
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- Strategic Patenting Tactics for Expansion into Europe
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What should Chinese companies consider when expanding to Europe? The following article outlines important patenting tactics for successful market entry.
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- Reflecting on the first six-months of the Unified Patent Court
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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).
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New
- Application of Unitary Patent Court (UPC) decisions in Contracting States
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This article will discuss the principles relating to the interaction between the UPC and national courts when enforcing UPC decisions and orders, as well as the as yet undefined aspects of these applications.
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- Interpretation of Relevant Regulations about the UPC Patent Mediation and Arbitration Centre
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Article 35, paragraph 1 of the Unified Patent Court Agreement (“UPCA”) provides for the creation of a patent mediation and arbitration centre (Centre) seated in Ljubljana and Lisbon.
