China
Amanda Yang and Rachel Tan at Rouse and Landy Jiang at Lusheng Law Firm provide an overview of the draft amendments to China’s trademark law
Chunguang Hu of China PAT explains why his ‘insider’ experience as a patent examiner benefits clients and why he wants to debunk the myth that IP has limited value in China
From AI and the UPC to troublesome trademarks in China, experts name the IP trends likely to dominate 2026
The Australian side, in particular, can benefit by capitalising on its independent status to bring in more work from Western countries while still working with its former Chinese partner
Recently published Special Focus articles
Recently published Special Focus articles
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Sponsored by Liu, Shen & AssociatesGuanyang Yao of Liu, Shen & Associates highlights a revised approach to standard-essential patent protection and a recent Huawei–Netgear infringement case that exemplifies the balancing of interests between rights holders and implementers -
Sponsored by Wanhuida Intellectual PropertyJicheng Yang and Jianhui Li of Wanhuida Intellectual Property draw on insights from CNIPA practice in discussing how different drafting approaches to crystal form patent claims impact protection scope and patent validity
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Sponsored by Tahota Law FirmCharles Feng, Lian Xue, and Yifan Lu of Tahota Law Firm explore Beijing's pioneering role among eight Chinese provinces and municipalities designated to work on the development of the country’s data intellectual property rights framework
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Sponsored by Tahota Law FirmCharles Feng and Lian Xue of Tahota Law Firm analyse judicial interpretations of China’s Trademark Law and explain why the date of infringement should be the starting point for the ‘preceding three years’ non-use period
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Sponsored by Wanhuida Intellectual PropertyWu Xiaoping of Wanhuida Intellectual Property says the methodology often applied in assessing inventiveness in pharmaceutical patent litigation cases is set to be used in re-examination and invalidation proceedings after the CNIPA makes an invalidation decision a quasi-precedent
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Sponsored by Tahota Law FirmCharles Feng of Tahota Law Firm begins a two-part guide to intellectual property protection in China by considering the general provisions, before focusing on the key issues and legal framework concerning trademarks
