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중국국가지식재산권국,「특허 우선심사 관리방법」 개정 공포
China's National Intellectual Property Administration (CNIPA) has announced a comprehensive revision to its Patent Priority Examination Management Measures, marking the first systematic overhaul since 2017. The updated regulations, effective September 1, 2026, introduce new criteria for expedited patent examination, including provisions for emerging industries, future technologies, and cases involving patent disputes or litigation.
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Supreme Procuratorate Releases Typical Case: Malicious Suit Filed By Concealing Patent Invalidation
China's Supreme People's Procuratorate has released five typical cases addressing malicious intellectual property litigation, with a landmark design patent case demonstrating how concealing patent invalidation during litigation constitutes bad faith conduct. The case of Individual X v. Company A illustrates the legal consequences when a patent holder knowingly pursues infringement claims after their patent has been declared invalid by Chinese authorities.
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AFD China
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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.
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