January 10, 2008 -- The Chinese patent system has recently experienced tidal waves of change in its statutes and administrative rules. Innovative industries that expect to obtain patent protection in China will continue to be profoundly touched by these waves of change. This article was written by Dr. Charles C. Liu, PhD, JD, Partner, Director of US Practice, Unitalen Attorneys at Law and Jeanne J. Liu. It will appear in four installments, covering proposed changes to China’s patent law. This installment covers the issues of “Novelty and Inventiveness” and “Crossover between the Invention and Utility Models.” More details...
