Launch of new patent system in Hong Kong today
The Patents Registry of the Intellectual Property Department (IPD) has started accepting and examining filings under the new patent system launched today (December 19).
The Legislative Yuan Passes the Trade Secrets Act that Introduces a Confidentiality order for Investigation System
On December 31, 2019, Taiwan’s Legislative Yuan passed the partial amendment to the Trade Secrets Act. This amendment introduces a “confidentiality order for investigation”system to strengthen protection of trade secrets during investigation proceedings. A person who violates a confidentiality order shall be liable to imprisonment for a maximum of 3 years. The new law will prevent trade secret leak during investigation, increase corporations’ willingness to file a lawsuit, and enable prosecutors to effectively and quickly conclude their investigations. This amendment also increases protection of foreigners’ trade secrets, so as to attract foreign investment and boost business development. For example, an unrecognized foreign juristic person may file a complaint, initiate a private prosecution, or institute a civil lawsuit.
Tech Could Preserve Cells at Lower Cost
Chinese scientists have developed a new low-cost technology for cell cryopreservation, which is expected to lead to a breakthrough in ......
IP Legal Cases on the Rise in Beijing
Beijing has seen an increase in the number and variety of intellectual property disputes over the past five years after the city ......
Amended Patent Act will enter into force on November 1, 2019
The amendments to the Patent Act promulgated on May 1, 2019 will come into force on November 1, 2019. The main points of the amended act include: ......
