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2018-02-12

China Tops World Patent Applications for Graphene Technology

China is one of the world's most dynamic innovators in the research and application of graphene technology, contributing more than half of the global patent applications in the sector, according to a report recently unveiled by the China Innovation Allian

2018-02-01

2017 in Review: China's IP Footprints

2017 was an extraordinary year for China. China actively provided solutions, voices and wisdom in international fora and offered better services to users and the public, contributing to the development of inclusive, mutually beneficial, balanced and effec

2018-01-29

Eighteen More Chinese Companies Filed 100+ PCT Applications in 2017

In 2017, 44 Chinese companies had filed more than 100 PCT applications, a year-on-year increase of 18.Among the top performers, Guangdong OPPO Mobile Telecommunications Company and Shenzhen DJI-Innovations Company recorded stunning rates of 142.3% and 46.

2018-01-28

Patent Prosecution Highway (PPH) between China and Germany Extended for Three Years

The State Intellectual Property Office of China (SIPO) and German Patent and Trade Mark Office (DPMA) have recently agreed to extend the SIPO-DPMA Patent Prosecution Highway (PPH) pilot project, which ended on 23 January 2018, for three years. That is, th

2018-01-05

Anti-Unfair Competition Law Expands Rights Range

Trade secrets violators now face up to a 3 million yuan ($460,970) statutory fine, after the revised Anti-unfair Competition Law came into effect on Monday. Tough crackdowns on trade secrets breaches will help to create a business-friendly environment and

2018-01-05

EPO Extends Fast-track Pilot Programmes with Four Countries

With effect from 6 January 2018, the EPO will be extending its PPH pilot programmes with four partners around the globe, namely Canada, Israel, Mexico and Singapore, thus enabling innovators from Europe and these countries to continue obtaining patents mo
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