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【Global News】Amended Accelerated Examination Program (AEP) Effective Jan 1, 2022
2025-05-06In order to promote the research and development of green patents and accelerate commercialization of related products, the scope of applicability of AEP will be expanded to include green technologies such as energy-saving, carbon emission reduction, and resource-saving technologies.In addition, app -
【Global News】Amended “Positive Patent Examination Pilot Program for Startups” Effective Jan.1, 2022
2025-05-06Since January 1, 2021, TIPO has been implementing the “Positive Patent Examination Pilot Program for Startups” to offer assistance in evaluating patent acquisition probability and provide advice on ways to promptly obtain patent rights. Upon receiving positive responses to the results of the pilot p -
【Global News】AI cannot be named as inventor on patent applications
2025-05-06In public oral proceedings today, in combined cases J 8/20 and J 9/20, the Legal Board of Appeal of the EPO confirmed that under the European Patent Convention (EPC) an inventor designated in a patent application must be a human being. The board dismissed the applicants appeal. The written decision -
【GE CHENG News】Comprehensive Electronization of Madrid International Trademark Registration Business Has Been Realized in China
2025-05-06Recently, with the official launch of the online application function of the trademark online service system "Madrid Trademark International Abandonment Business", Chinese applicants can apply online for all 10 businesses of Madrid trademark international registration such as application, renewal, t -
【GE CHENG News】TOP50 US Patent Licensing in 2021: Huawei Ranks Fifth, OPPO is Shortlisted for the First Time
2025-05-06Recently, IFI Claims, a well-known intellectual property research institution in the United States, has released the "Top 50 Patent Licensing Rankings in the United States". There are 4 companies in mainland China and 1 company in Taiwan, which are respectively Huawei, BOE, Advanced Innovation (a su