China's Supreme Court has issued Opinions clarifying IP liability in AI disputes, covering AI-generated content infringement, open-source software, AI-assisted inventions, technology contracts and data use. The rules shift IP management beyond filing towa

In the era of knowledge-based economy, technical innovation has become the core driving force for enterprises to participate in market competition. Facing the double pressure of accelerated technology iteration and high RD investment, enterprises find tha

Invention patents in China typically take two to four years from publication to grant, leaving the disclosed technology exposed to unauthorized use. Drawing on legal provisions and Supreme People's Court precedents, this article examines the patent provis

This article explains the legal obligations of employers to pay rewards and remuneration to employee inventors for service inventions under Chinese patent law, supported by relevant regulations, court precedents, and practical guidance.

This article will survey and analyze common non-patentable subject matter issues in Chinese patent practice along three main lines—invention patents, utility model patents, and design patents—combining relevant provisions of the Patent Law.

Patent applications and patents are intangible assets and are transferable. For the assignment of a patent application or patent, the parties shall go through registration formalities to make it take effect. This article briefly introduces the important m

In traditional practice, the rules governing claim amendments in patent invalidation proceedings have always been interpreted and applied with a core focus on restriction. Based on considerations of protecting public reliance interests and ensuring admini

This article draws on real case studies to address common conflicts between the PPH and voluntary amendment procedures. It aims to provide applicants with a practical guide that balances efficiency and flexibility.

The Declaratory Judgment of Non-Infringement In contemporary commercial practice, enterprises frequently often find themselves in a situation where, during the course of ordinary business operations, they receive a cease-and-desist letter or an infringeme

This article outlines the necessary preparatory work and the various patent enforcement pathways available, providing a clearer understanding of how to enforce your patents in China.