Patent

Huawei and MediaTek dispute intensifies as key patent identified

On September 29, media report disclosed that the first patent involved in the recent infringement dispute between Huawei and MediaTek has been identified. This patent primarily involves 4G/LTE technology.

China signs IP cooperation pacts with 57 BRI partner countries ​

China has signed intellectual property (IP) cooperation agreements with 57 Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) partner countries, further strengthening bilateral cooperation, according to the China National Intellectual Property Administration (CNIPA).

Mindray loses in decade-long patent dispute against its rival Comen

After a decade of fierce legal battles, Mindray has suffered a significant defeat against its emerging rival, Comen. In late August, the China National Intellectual Property Administration declared Mindray’s utility model patent completely invalid due to a lack of inventiveness.

DT Mobile and Samsung settle RMB 123 million patent dispute

DT Mobile and Samsung have resolved their patent disputes involving claims totaling RMB 123 million, according to an announcement made on August 29 by CICT Mobile, DT Mobile’s parent company. The settlement covers six patent infringement cases filed by DT Mobile against Samsung.

Fulbright's IPO thwarted by major patent disputes with Johnson & Johnson

Chinese medical device maker Fulbright Medical Inc.’s plans to list on the Shanghai Stock Exchange (SSE) have been thwarted due to extensive patent litigation. The company's IPO application, which was accepted on June 30, 2023, has now been officially terminated.