China passes patent law amendments
07 January 2009
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...
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