In 2009, Jiaquan IP Law supported a U.S. medical device company entering China’s national phase through the PCT system. In October 2024, the patent faced a complete invalidation challenge in China.
In recent years, breakthroughs in artificial intelligence (AI) technology have emerged continuously, making it a significant driving force behind a new wave of technological revolution and industrial transformation.
China’s trademark register is quite large, which often results in new applications being blocked by earlier registrations—even if many of these older marks are essentially “zombie” trademarks. When a new application is provisionally refused because of these blocking marks, many naturally resort to filing for a non-use cancellation.
In today’s globalized market, China has become a key market for countless companies looking to expand their business, yet it also presents unique challenges in intellectual property (IP) protection.
“If users do not understand the principles of patent searching, and simply hand over the technical text to ChatGPT for the construction of search formulas without analyzing the technical contents, the search results will be problematic.”
As the world's most populous country and second-largest economy, China has become an indispensable market for many international companies, more and more international companies are interested in expanding their business in this market.
Last week, we had the privilege of delivering a presentation on common questions regarding Chinese patents for a local small and medium-sized enterprise association. The presentation was a success, with attendees actively participating in the discussion and raising interesting questions.
This article provides an overview of customs recordal for intellectual property in China. It covers the benefits of the proceeding, tips, and tricks and the distinctions compared to the other jurisdiction, which we believe would be of interest and value to the companies or individual engaged in importing and exporting business in China.
