This year marks the 20th anniversary of the establishment of INTA’s China Representative Office. Recently, China IP was invited to attend the 20th anniversary event of the Office held in Beijing. At the event, China IP interviewed Mr.Etienne Sanz de Acedo, CEO of INTA.
From Dacheng’s office in Beijing, next to various central government authorities, one can enjoy a panoramic view of Beijing's vibrant landscape through the reception room's glass walls. It was in this setting that the China IP reporter sat down with Timothy C. Bickham.
Article 35, paragraph 1 of the Unified Patent Court Agreement (“UPCA”) provides for the creation of a patent mediation and arbitration centre (Centre) seated in Ljubljana and Lisbon.
This article will discuss the principles relating to the interaction between the UPC and national courts when enforcing UPC decisions and orders, as well as the as yet undefined aspects of these applications.
After nearly 50 years and various attempts to have a ‘unified patent system’ in Europe, on 1 June 2023 we saw the dawning of a new era with the opening of the Unified Patent Court (UPC) and the beginning of a new patent regime with the Unitary Patent (UP).
China’s Jiangsu Province has issued the first-ever "Guidelines for Handling Criminal Cases of Infringing upon Trade Secrets" (hereinafter referred to as the "Guidelines"), according to news released on January 8.
China’s Jiangsu Province has issued the first-ever "Guidelines for Handling Criminal Cases of Infringing upon Trade Secrets" (hereinafter referred to as the "Guidelines"), according to news released on January 8.