Chang Tsi Newsletter - Feb 2026.

In an impressive turnaround of just three working days from the filing of the written response with the Hong Kong Trade Marks Registry (HKTMR), Chang Tsi's Hong Kong Team successfully secured a favorable decision...

China's utility model patent system has propelled the nation to account for 96.7% of global filings in 2024, with 3.2 million applications compared to negligible numbers in Europe and none in the United States. This institutional innovation, designed specifically for incremental innovations and product improvements, has become a cornerstone of China's manufacturing transformation and technological advancement.

A significant legislative change is approaching. Law No. 131/2025/QH15, amending Vietnam’s IP Law, was ratified on December 10, 2025, and will officially take effect on April 1, 2026.

Comparison of Amendments to the Patent Examination Guidelines (2025)

In practice, a patent specification serves to provide a clear and complete disclosure of the structure, technical features, and methods of use of an invention or utility model.

On October 28, 2025, the 18th session of the Standing Committee of the 14th National People's Congress reviewed and passed the Decision on Amending the Cybersecurity Law of the People's Republic of China.

Acronym trademarks are widely used by international brands for their simplicity and versatility.

Trademark protection in China presents unique challenges due to its distinctive legal framework. Many clients face increasing difficulties, particularly with the growing scarcity...

On November 10, 2025, the China National Intellectual Property Administration (CNIPA) officially announced that the revised Patent Examination Guidelines will come into effect on January 1, 2026.

According to the recent information from the website of the State Council Information Office released on January 15, 2025, the current average examination period for invention patent has been shortened to 15.5 months.

Recently, Chang Tsi & Partners held an online webinar focused on the Supreme People's Court's Draft Interpretation (III) regarding patent infringement disputes...

On November 13, 2025, the China National Intellectual Property Administration (CNIPA) issued the "Decision of the CNIPA on Amendments to the Guidelines for Patent Examination," making significant revisions to the guidelines.

Today, June 27, 2025, the third amendment to the Anti-Unfair Competition Law of the PRC was passed by the 16th Session of the Standing Committee of the 14th National People's Congress (NPCSC) and will take effect on October 15, 2025.

Recently, China's Ministry of Public Security Cybersecurity Bureau announced the first administrative penalty case concerning the unlawful outbound transfer of personal information...

In today's digital marketplace, Google AdWords presents both opportunities and challenges for trademark owners. While AdWords enables precise targeting and brand visibility...

Recent reports from China Intellectual Property News highlight an enlightening case that demonstrates how prompt copyright registration can help combat malicious litigation and protect rights holders.

Recently, the Supreme People's Court released eight typical cases concerning anti-unfair competition. The selected cases cover various types of unfair competition such as confusion...

As intellectual property (IP) has become a core element driving innovation and development, strictly enforcing the law against IP crimes and protecting the legitimate...

In a significant development for intellectual property rights, Qatar has officially opened Class 33 for trademark registration, marking a major shift in the country’s trademark framework...