For many UK businesses developing and selling physical products, China is both an important manufacturing base and a growing sales…
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China’s new trade mark law – a significant step forward for brand owners
On 26 June 2026, China enacted its most impactful change to its trade mark law since its adoption in 1983….
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EPO and CNIPA announce Patent Prosecution Highway agreement
The European Patent Office (EPO) and China National Intellectual Property Administration (CNIPA) have announced a new Patent Prosecution Highway (PPH)…
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Copyright registration in China: a practical advantage for UK businesses
‘Copyright’ is an automatic legal right that protects original literary, dramatic, musical and artistic works, films, sound and music recordings,…
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Chinese utility model patents: an IP right overlooked by UK businesses?
When UK businesses think of protecting their innovations abroad, China is high on the list. As one of the world’s…
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China sets new record for European filings over the past year
The European Patent Office (EPO) has recently issued the 2024 edition of its annual Patent Index which provides a detailed overview…
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When fashion meets China: navigating IP protection for your fashion brand
In an era where fashion transcends borders, China’s contribution to the fashion industry is undeniable. As China is progressively taking…
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Conscious uncomplicating? Is the end to ‘backup’ trade mark filings in China in sight?
Under the current practice of the China National Intellectual Property Administration (CNIPA), the suspension of a trade mark application is…
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The sky is the limit for aerospace IP
Historically, the aerospace sector has been a major player in the world of Intellectual Property (IP). While technology and consumer…
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Bolstering your armoury against trade mark squatters in China
It is a problem that, as trade mark attorneys, we come across all too often – trade mark owners find…
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