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  • 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
  • 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

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