Third Party Observations for Patents in China
In China, if you find a published Chinese patent might threat your business, you may submit third party observations to challenge the application.
How to Change Bibliographic Data for Chinese Patent Applications?
When file Chinese patent applications, we will submit certain bibliographic data, such as inventor information, priority information, representative information, applicant information, etc. Sometimes, we may need to change some bibliographic information due to wrong filling or transfer of right. How to change bibliographic data after application filing? Will there be official fees? In this article, […]
Identical Invention-Creations in Chinese Patent Applications
Only one patent right shall be granted for the identical inventions-creations. Where two or more applicants have separately filed patent applications for an identical inventions-creation, the patent right shall be granted to the applicant whose application was filed first.
The Patent Reexamination System for Chinese patent applications
The patent reexamination system in China is a remedy provided to the applicant when the patent application is rejected. If the applicant is not satisfied with the decision of rejection, he/she may initiate the reexamination procedure.
What Is the Subject Matter Problem for Patents in China?
If a patent has the problem of subject matter, it means that the invention for which a patent is applied for falls under the subject matters for which no patent right shall be granted.
Common General Knowledge for Patents in China
According to relevant rules of Chinese patent applicaiton, common general knowledge should have the property of being generally known, and can also be understood as a well-known textbook or reference book.
The Principle of Hearing and the Principle of Procedural Economy
During the examination procedure, an examiner should consider the balance between the principle of hearing and the principle of procedural economy.
What is the Deferred Examination System of Patents in China?
In China, an applicant may request the China National Intellectual Property Administration (CNIPA) to defer examination of invention and design applications by one, two or three years.
How to Expedite Prosecution of Invention Patents in China
If you file an invention patent application in China, the examination procedure generally takes two years.
While for some fast-paced industries, they may want to expedite the prosecution of the patent applications before the China National Intellectual Property Administration (CNIPA). How to expedite invention patent