Recently several writers have criticized the Trump administration’s strategic choice of confrontation over collaboration with China. Among them was an open letter published in the July 2, 2019, Washington Post, “China is Not […]
SO MANY CHINA IP CONFERENCES, SO LITTLE TIME…
Here’s a rundown of some past events, and some upcoming ones. I will provide an update on some of the legal developments at a later date (I know I have been a […]
A Data Download on Semiconductor Patent Litigation in China
Because of its strategic importance to both the United States and China, the IC sector is a useful example of how Chinese policies and plans may – or may not – be […]
False Friends (形似神异): Comparing US and Chinese Administrative Patent Enforcement
The China Patents and Trademarks journal has now made publicly available the article I wrote late last year with former USPTO Director David Kappos and former Chief Judge Randall Rader (ret.) “Faux […]
Chinese IP: the Graduating Class of Officials
There have been several Chinese officials with authority over IP over the past few years who have been promoted. In December, the Ministry of Commerce recently reported that DG Li Chengang was […]
Jordan/Qiaodan Trademark Case – Translation Now Available Here
The landmark decision of Michael Jordan v. Qiaodan available in translation.
Jordan Wins Trademark Battle in China: Milk and Honey On the Other Side?
Michael Jordan won a partial victory in his 10 trademark administrative appeals involving the Qiaodan sporting goods company for the 乔丹 (Jordan) mark at the Supreme People’s court. Here’s a Chinese summary of the […]
Three Upcoming Programs
If you are near Portland, Oregon, Prof. Eric Priest of the University of Oregon, Chief Judge Rader (ret) and I will be talking at the University of Oregon about our joint efforts […]
China IP A-Z, Forthcoming NY/NJ Bar CLE Program (Feb. 12, 2015)
Here’s a forthcoming program in NY/NJ area that intends to cover the full range of China IP-related issues in one day. I hope to see you there on February 12, 2015!
Third Annual George Washington University Law School China IP Program
This December 11th, George Washington University will host its third annual China IP Conference. Registration is free. The program follows the format of a moderated “public discussion” involving emerging IP topics of […]
China IPR - Intellectual Property Developments in China 