Ever since the Wi-Fi Alliance officially rebranded the next-generation Wi-Fi technology, 802.11ax, as Wi-Fi 6 in October 2018, the popularity of Wi-Fi 6 has steadily increased both in China and globally.

Currently, China leads the game in photovoltaic manufacturing. With the rapid growth of global demand for photovoltaic modules, there has been a sharp increase in demand for manufacturing equipment...

In today's fast-moving innovation landscape, intellectual property (IP) has become an essential shield to protect groundbreaking achievements and foster global collaboration.

China's robust growth in science and technology, coupled with the implementation of the Patent Strategy...

Building on our earlier discussion, where we shared insights on filing partial design applications and highlighted the changes in the revised Rules...

Article 19 of Patent Law of the People's Republic of China (2020 Amendment) (New China Patent Law) outlines the requirement for a confidentiality review...

According to the recent publication on China Judgements Online, a platform offering the largest collection of judgments and decisions from Chinese courts...

Welcome to the 2024 edition of our China Patent Guide, designed to help you navigate the evolving patent landscape in China. Building on our 2022 edition, this guide addresses key issues such as patent enforcement, prosecution, licensing, and recent developments shaping the Chinese patent system.

With the implementation of the 2023 Detailed Rules for the Implementation of the Patent Law (the "Rules") and the Guidelines for Patent Examination (the "Guidelines") in line with new Chinese...

Chinese enterprises with offshore structures in Hong Kong and the Cayman Islands face unique service-of-process challenges when sued in U.S. courts. This analysis examines how the Hague Service Convention operates across Mainland China, Hong Kong SAR, and the Cayman Islands, revealing critical differences in postal service availability and procedural flexibility that can determine whether companies receive timely notice of litigation.

In recent years, cross-border patent disputes have intensified, drawing an increasing number of Chinese companies into major global litigation.

As Chinese manufacturers now control over 60% of global LCD production capacity (Omdia, 2024), the focus has increasingly shifted toward OLED technologies, where intellectual property (IP) challenges are becoming more pronounced.

At the beginning of the new year, we learned that the German Federal Patent Court had ruled in favor of OPPO...

On January 3, 2025, an announcement regarding litigation was issued by CALB (HK3931) on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, revealing that CATL had filed a new patent lawsuit against CALB...

The Estoppel Doctrine plays a significant role in patent infringement litigation in China. It entails that if a patent holder narrows the scope of their claims, such as through restrictive amendments or interpretations...

In recent years, cross-border patent disputes have intensified, drawing an increasing number of Chinese companies into major global litigation. Among the available remedies...

In today's knowledge-based economy, patent monetization has become a crucial strategic tool for business development.

Patent license agreements require careful attention not only during negotiation and execution, but throughout their entire lifecycle. This article examines the critical role of audit provisions in running...

The Unified Patent Court's interim remedies are transforming patent enforcement across Europe, enabling patent holders to obtain injunctions and evidence preservation orders with unprecedented speed—sometimes within hours. How can businesses operating in European markets protect themselves from sudden commercial disruption while leveraging these powerful procedural tools to enforce their own patent rights?

In today's rapidly advancing 5G technology landscape, the competition for Standard Essential Patents (SEPs) has become increasingly intense, with major tech giants and innovative companies vying for dominance.