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Chen Shihua of DEQI Intellectual Property Law Corporation explains China's patent term compensation system, which includes a patent term adjustment for delays and a patent term extension for pharmaceutical patents requiring regulatory approval

Yu Zhang and Jingchen Zhang of China Patent Agent (HK) explain how patent applicants can adjust to the latest changes in areas such as industrial designs, computer-implemented inventions, and deferred examination

Ruixian Liu of Kangxin Partners analyses the key differences between the legal approaches of both jurisdictions and provides practical insights to help patent applicants navigate local challenges

Vivien Chan and Anna Mae Koo of Vivien Chan & Co discuss how technological developments in areas such as AI and e-commerce are reshaping intellectual property protection strategies and how companies can safeguard their brands

Ji Liu and Shaohui Yuan of CCPIT Patent and Trademark Law Office explain how China balances intellectual property protection and the prevention of monopolistic behaviour, using two significant cases to demonstrate the key points

Zhigang Zhu, Xiaoyang Yang, and Feng Zheng of Wanhuida Intellectual Property outline the intellectual property-related challenges Chinese enterprises face in pursuing growth through overseas expansion, and explain the steps that can help navigate the complexities