Patent

China leads global green patent applications with over 50% of the global share

A recent report by the China National Intellectual Property Administration(CNIPA) reveals that China led the world in green and low-carbon patent applications in 2023, with a 20% year-on-year increase. These applications accounted for over half of the global total.

Sunlord sued by Japanese Murata over electronic component patents

Shenzhen Sunlord Electronics Co., Ltd. has been sued by its Japanese competitor, Murata Manufacturing Co., Ltd., over alleged patent infringements. The lawsuit, filed at the Shanghai Intellectual Property Court, involves five electronic component patents.

Medical device provider Mindray settles ¥50 million patent disputes with rival Biolight

Chinese medical device provider Mindray has settled with its rival Biolight, ending all their ongoing patent litigation, according to an announcement from Biolight last Thursday. The announcement revealed that Biolight and Mindray had signed a settlement agreement.

CATL sues CALB for patent infringement, claiming over 90 million yuan

Chinese lithium-ion battery manufacturer Contemporary Amperex Technology Co., Limited (CATL) has filed a new lawsuit against its emerging rival China Aviation Lithium Battery (CALB), according to an announcement released last Friday by CALB.

Huawei Sues MediaTek for Patent Infringement

Huawei has filed a patent infringement lawsuit against chipmaker MediaTek in a local Chinese court, as reported last Thursday. MediaTek confirmed the lawsuit the following day, stating that it would not significantly impact its operations but declined to provide more details.