Patent

China sees rapid increase in patent and trademark applications

By the end of 2022, the number of valid invention patents in China was 4.212 million, up 17.1 percent year-on-year.; the number of valid utility model patents was 10.835 million, up 17.2 percent; and the number of valid design patents was 2.832 million, up 9.7 percent.

CIPS releases Report on IP Disputes of Chinese Enterprises in the US

On June 29, China Intellectual Property Society(CIPS) released the 2022 Investigation Report on IP Disputes of Chinese Enterprises in the US. According to the report, a total of 986 new intellectual property lawsuits of Chinese enterprises were filed in the US in 2022, up 14.39%.

Huawei enters into first Licensing Deal with Latin American Inc Quality Tech

​On Jun 28, Huawei announced on its official website that it has entered into a patent license agreement with Quality Tech S.R.L. The agreement grants a license on Huawei's patents relating to Optical Distribution Network (ODN) products to Quality Tech and its customers.

ATL files lawsuits against COSMX over battery patents, claiming for over 128M yuan

​Leading lithium-ion batteries supplier Amperex Technology Limited (ATL) has filed two separate patent lawsuits against its rival COSMX, according to announcements released within less than a week by COSMX. ATL is seeking a total of over 128 million yuan for compensation.

CNIPA to increase fees for the international phase of PCT applications from July

​On June 25, the China National Intellectual Property Administration(CNIPA) issued a notice to increase fees in RMB for the international phase of PCT applications. According to the notice, international application documents of up to 30 pages will be charged 10350 yuan (+7.59%).