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  • 2026-03-05
  • Stricter Chinese Trademark Examination Standards: Current Application of Prohibitive Provisions and Countermeasures
  • PrefaceRecently, our firm has observed a distinct tightening in the application of the prohibitive provisions of the Trademark Law during substantive examination. Descriptive or suggestive terms that were previously considered potentia...
  • Stricter Chinese Trademark Examination Standards: Current Application of Prohibitive Provisions and Countermeasures
  • 2026-02-02
  • Form vs. Substance: The Critical Role of Evidence in Canadian and Chinese Trademark Practice
  • When defending trademark rights in overseas markets, understanding how the official authorities evaluate evidence is often the first crucial step towards a successful resolution.It is a common occurrence globally for trademark application...
  • Form vs. Substance: The Critical Role of Evidence in Canadian and Chinese Trademark Practice
  • 2026-01-27
  • 2026 Patent Application Update: Clarifications on "Same-Day Dual Filing" Declaration Requirements and Patent Right Abandonment Procedures
  • The amendedPatent Examination Guidelinesare now in effect. As of January 1, 2026, applicants pursuing simultaneous utility model and invention patent applications for the same invention-creation on the same day must adhere to the newl...
  • 2026 Patent Application Update: Clarifications on
  • 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

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