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第15回中国知的財産年次大会が北京で盛大に開幕
The 15th China Intellectual Property Annual Conference (CIPAC) convened in Beijing on September 8, 2026, bringing together government officials, domestic and international IP experts, prominent corporate representatives, and service institution leaders. Participants engaged in deep discussions on cutting-edge topics including IP legal protection, patent commercialization, overseas IP strategies for enterprises, and high-level opening-up policies aligned with China's 15th Five-Year Plan strategic development
China IP
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Kangxin
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How To Divide Rights And Obligations For Jointly Filed Patent Applications
In the knowledge-based economy, technical innovation drives market competition, leading enterprises to adopt commissioned and cooperative development models to integrate external resources and achieve collaborative innovation. This article systematically examines the legal framework governing patent application rights in joint R&D arrangements, analyzing how parties' rights and obligations differ across development stages from initial research through patent maintenance.
China IP
AC
AFD China
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2026上半年中国创新药跨境BD交易回顾与法律观察——交易标的扩展与合作模式演进
根据国家药监局经国家医保局官网转引的数据,2026年截至6月30日,我国创新药对外授权共81笔,交易总额约1,100亿美元,已达到2025年全年总额的80%;交易覆盖肿瘤、代谢、免疫、神经等十个治疗领域,主要被许可方来自20个国家和地区。[1]前述“交易总额”是各笔交易披露的最高潜在可量化金额之和,通
China Commercial
JT
Beijing Jincheng Tongda & Neal
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AFD China Featured In Asia IP: Which Inventions Are You Going To Patent?
AFD China's founder Xia Zheng shares expert insights on strategic patent portfolio development, using the new energy battery sector to illustrate how companies should prioritize protecting high-impact inventions while considering defensive patents for operational freedom. The article examines practical approaches to patent screening that balance business strategy with legal protection, even within budget constraints.
China IP
AC
AFD China
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国家知識産権局、2026年全国特許調査を実施へ
China's National Intellectual Property Administration has launched a comprehensive 2026 nationwide patent survey targeting approximately 13,000 patent holders and 40,000 valid patents across 27 provinces. The survey will examine patent creation, protection, utilization, commercialization rates, infringement cases, high-value compensation, industry-academia collaboration, and overseas patent activities to inform intellectual property policy development.
China IP
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Kangxin
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AI Comic Boom, Virtual Idol Rise And Accelerated IP Globalization
Rouse and Lusheng Law Firm have released their 2025 report examining intellectual property development and protection in China's film and television industry, launched at the 28th Shanghai International Film Festival. The report analyzes three major industry trends—AI comic dramas, virtual idols, and global IP expansion—while providing comprehensive insights into policy changes, industry statistics, and landmark judicial cases that shape the evolving IP landscape.
China Media & IT
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Rouse
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