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2024-12-17

China’s Domestic Valid Invention Patents Reach 4.66 Million

The latest data released by the China National Intellectual Property Administration (CNIPA) reveals that as of the end of October this year, the number of valid invention patents in China has reached 4.66 million. Of these, enterprises hold 3.417 million

2024-12-13

Shen Changyu Holds Talks with UKIPO Chief Executive Adam Williams

On November 27, Shen Changyu, Commissioner of the China National Intellectual Property Administration (CNIPA), held talks with Adam Williams, Chief Executive of the Intellectual Property Office of the United Kingdom (UKIPO), during his visit to China. The

2024-12-12

USPTO: Patent fee changes to take effect on January 19, 2025

USPTO announced that patent fee changes will take effect on January 19, 2025. According to the USPTO, this adjustment started in April 2023, when the USPTO announced plans to exercise their authority to set or adjust patent fees. After collecting public f

2024-12-11

National Standard for ＂Geographical Indication - Basic Terminology＂ Released

The recommended national standard Geographical Indication - Basic Terminology (GB/T 44584-2024), drafted under the leadership of the China National Intellectual Property Administration (CNIPA), has been approved and officially implemented recently. The st

2024-12-02

Riyadh Design Law Treaty Successfully Concluded

Unique product design, as an important factor for attracting consumers, has always been attached great importance by manufacturers and sellers. Therefore, the legislation and protection of designs have also drawn great attention from national governments

2024-11-29

Data Intellectual Property Updates

With the acceleration of digital transformation and the development of the global digital economy, data intellectual property protection is becoming the key to innovation-driven development. In China, the first appearance of the concept of data intellectu

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