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2019-12-13

The unified e-platform of application for GI product protection launched, combining one webpage, six functions and two types of application

At the communication and promotion event themed on to improve the economic competitiveness, IPR protection in action held on December 3, the e-platform of handling applications for protection of geographical indication (GI) products was officially launche

2019-12-11

The Original SIPO-INPI PPH Pilot Program Will Expire on November 30, 2019, and the New Pilot Program Will be Launched on January 1, 2020

The original SIPO-INPI PPH pilot program was launched on February 1, 2018, with either a duration of two years until January 31, 2020 or expiring at the time when 200 applications are received by SIPO and INPI respectively under the program, whichever occ

2019-12-10

China Issues Guideline to Strengthen IPR Protection

Recently, the general offices of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and the State Council have jointly issued a directive titled The Guideline on Strengthening Intellectual Property Rights Protection, raising the bar of IPR protection in

2019-12-09

CNIPA and EPO Enhance Comprehensive Strategic Partnership

Recently, at their annual meeting in Suzhou, the Commissioner of the China National Intellectual Property Administration (CNIPA), Shen Changyu, and the President of the European Patent Office (EPO), Antnio Campinos, agreed to enhance their bilateral coope

2019-12-06

China Rolls Out Measures to Further Strengthen Protection of Well-Known Trademarks

Recently, China National Intellectual Property Administration (CNIPA) issued the Notice on Strengthening the Relevant Work on the Protection of Well-Known Trademarks while Handling Trademark Violations. The Notice proposed that efforts should be made to t

2019-11-25

SPC to Offer Robust Judicial Service and Support to Innovation-driven Development

On November 20, Zhou Qiang, Secretary of Leading Party Group and President of the Supreme Peoples Court (SPC) held a workshop at the IP Court of SPC. Since the official launching of IP Court under SPC and in accordance with the high starting point, high s

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