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CALB files 1.007 Billion RMB lawsuit against CATL amid intensifying patent battles

On October 18, CALB announced it has filed a lawsuit against CATL and its affiliates for infringing on four of its patents, seeking a total of 1.007 billion RMB in damages. This marks the first time CALB has initiated legal action against CATL over patents.

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.