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Entry into force of the European patent with unitary effect on 01.01.2023

A reform of European patents has been long awaited: here we are! On 1 January 2023, a new type of European patent will come into effect: the European patent with unitary effect. But what will this change? The current situation At present, a company has the choice between filing : a patent in each...
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Design patents and utility models in China

China remains among the top destinations for any business looking to internationalise as the business environment continues to evolve in both production and consumption. This increase in supply and demand is shown through the rise in the production of sophisticated manufacturing products and complex...
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Patent protection in China: know before you go

It is a given that patent protection has to be requested before a respective product is introduced to a domestic national market. However, it is less often considered how a product may appeal in other world markets, and that these may not extend automatic protection for an invention registered back...
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How to Identify and Deal with IP Scams in China: Threat from Third Party Scam

With more and more European SMEs having awareness of the importance of IP and the necessity of IP registration in China, their needs of IP services is increasingly growing. As stated in China’s IP laws, foreigners need to hire local Chinese agencies to file for registration of IP rights and attend...
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4th Edition of the Unitary Patent & Unified Patent Court Conference

For the 4th edition of the Unitary Patent & Unified Patent Court conference, key decision makers, industry representatives, instututional, academic and legal experts will provide a 360o overview and tackle the timely topics on the latest updates and recent developments of the UPP before it's coming...