Avoid China’s litigation time limits

03 September 2010

Janice Qu, Hong Kong

Challenging jurisdiction could be an effective way for defendants to delay patent litigation in China, according to speakers at Managing IP’s Asia-Pacific IP Forum this week

Challenging jurisdiction could be an effective way for defendants to delay patent litigation in China, according to speakers at Managing IP's Asia-Pacific IP Forum this week

"If you are being sued and want to press for more time, you should file a jurisdiction challenge, as patent proceedings are fairly quick in China," said Singer John Huang, managing director of East IP in Beijing.

Patent litigation in China is fast, with some trials being decided in only six months. Speaking at the China session on the first day of the IP Forum, Huang explained how defendants can "buy time" and even double...



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