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Jan 28, 2021
Xiao Han (Nicole), Chofn Intellectual Property, China

Revised Chinese Patent Examination Guidelines Take Effe...


Xiao Han (Nicole), Chofn Intellectual Property, ChinaThe China National Intellectual Property Administration (“CNIPA”) recently announced the "Revised Patent Examination Guidelines", which came into force from January 15, 2021. This is a major development in the field of IP industry in China. Although the “Revised Guideline" is not a formal source of law, it can be used as a reference in courts’ decisions provided that there are no conflicts with the "Chinese Patent Law" and its implementation rules. Therefore, its amendment is of great significance to the administrative and  read more