China Regulator Details IPR Protection Tsks for 2020
China's market regulator has released an action plan on protection of intellectual property rights (IPR), detailing major tasks for 2020 as the country steps up efforts to spur innovation and foster a better business environment.
TIPO’s Q1 2020 IPR Statistics Report
In Q1 2020, TIPO received a total of 16,680 applications for invention, utility model and design patents, registering a 3% decrease over the same period last year. Of these, design patent applications filed by non-residents saw a 2% growth. Applications for trademark registrations (20,310 cases) were up by 4%; of these, the number of trademark applications filed by residents grew by 7%. Among domestic applicants, TSMC filed the most invention patent applications and NITTO DENKO, in terms of foreign applicants, topped the list. In addition, invention patent applications filed by domestic SMEs grew by 9%.
China Launches English Platform for COVID-19-Related Patent Information
China's National Intellectual Property Administration (CNIPA) has launched an online platform to provide English patent information related to COVID-19 for scientists and the public.
Chinese Customs Throw 'Punch Combos' at IPR Infringements: Official
Chinese customs authorities have given "punch combos" to violations and illegal activities related to intellectual property rights (IPR) this year as the country steps up efforts in innovation and improving business environment, the General Administration of Customs (GAC) said Sunday.
TIPO-JPO Permanent PPH MOTTAINAI Program Comes Into Effect on May 1, 2020
The Patent Prosecution Highway (PPH) pilot program between Taiwan and Japan will come to an end on April 30, 2020. In view of its excellent performance, both sides agreed that a permanent PPH program will be in place, starting on May 1 this year. The permanent program is aimed at continuing to provide applicants with stable and convenient PPH services.
