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  • 2025-12-23
  • From Office Action to Grant: Legal & Technical Argumentation for a Novel Model Alignment Invention
  • Background: The Legal FrameworkUnder Chinese patent law, an invention must demonstrate "inventiveness," defined as possessing prominent substantive features and representing notable progress over the existing technology. Th...
  • From Office Action to Grant: Legal & Technical Argumentation for a Novel Model Alignment Invention
  • 2025-12-17
  • Analysis of Trademark Item Limitations and Official Fees: China vs. 4 Southeast Asian Countries
  • When filing trademarks in mainland China, declaring 10 goods/services items per class is common practice. But is this the limit? Are there extra fees for more items? How do these rules differ in key overseas markets?For brands expandi...
  • Analysis of Trademark Item Limitations and Official Fees: China vs. 4 Southeast Asian Countries
  • 2025-12-01
  • Beyond the Revisions: An Analytical Perspective on China’s Evolving Patent Examination Practice
  • The recent revisions to China’s Patent Examination Guidelines, particularly those concerning the assessment of inventiveness, mark a significant shift in examination practice. These updates clarify and reinforce how patent claims are...
  • Beyond the Revisions: An Analytical Perspective on China’s Evolving Patent Examination Practice
  • 2025-11-21
  • The Complete Guide to Madrid Protocol Country Designation: Smart Strategies for Global Trademark Protection
  • As more brands go global, the Madrid International Trademark System appears become the preferred tool for businesses seeking worldwide trademark protection. Compared to filing in each country individually, the Madrid System covers a...
  • The Complete Guide to Madrid Protocol Country Designation: Smart Strategies for Global Trademark Protection
  • 2025-11-19
  • Strategies for Responding to Lack of Practical Applicability Rejections under Patent Law Article 22(4)
  • I. Understanding the Legal Framework and Rejection BasisArticle 22(4) of the Chinese Patent Law stipulates that "Practical applicability means that the invention or utility model can be made or used and can produce positive ...
  • Strategies for Responding to Lack of Practical Applicability Rejections under Patent Law Article 22(4)
  • 2025-11-10
  • Transparency vs. Access: The Impact of USPTO's New Patent Invalidity Rules on Chinese Tech Enterprises
  • In October 2025, the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) issued a significant policy directive—the Director formally instructed all administrative patent judges to require full disclosure of the "real party-...
  • Transparency vs. Access: The Impact of USPTO's New Patent Invalidity Rules on Chinese Tech Enterprises

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