WEEKLY NEWS - JANUARY 07, 2009
China passes patent law amendments (full version)
Peter Ollier and Janice Qu, Hong Kong
The introduction of absolute novelty and a system requiring companies in China to seek permission from SIPO before filing abroad are among a series of patent amendments that have been approved in China
The Standing Committee of the National People's Congress passed the amendments to the country's Patent Act on December 27 after an exhaustive process of consultation that began in 2006. They will come into effect on October 1 this year.
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