Here is my attempt to unpack recent legislation and their relevance to the on-going trade dispute. In recent months, China has amended its Foreign Investment Law, the Technology Import/Export Regulations (“TIER”), the […]
Further Trade-Responsive IP Legislative Developments May Be In the Works…
“When a stranger lives with you in your land, do not mistreat him. The stranger living with you must be treated as one of your native-born. Love him as yourself, for you […]
USPTO Position Opens in Shanghai
The USPTO and US Foreign and Commercial Service have posted a notice to fill the position of IP Attaché at the US Consulate in Shanghai. The position is open now for applications […]
TWO NEW SENIOR CHINA POSITIONS OPEN IN THE US GOVERNMENT
Two senior China-related positions involving, to different degrees, intellectual property have recently opened in the US Government. A position similar to the one I helped create at the US Patent and Trademark […]
Three Upcoming PTO Roadshows
USPTO will be hosting three China roadshows next week in Portland, Oregon (Nov. 13), Silicon Valley (Nov. 14) and Seattle (Nov. 16, 2017) We have great local hosts and speakers throughout. I […]
Guangzhou IP Attache Position Opens
The US Department of Commerce has an opening for the IP Attaché in Guangzhou. Application for the position closes September 29, 2017. Requirements include knowledge of intellectual property, a law degree, US […]
Upcoming USPTO China Road Shows in Detroit and Grand Rapids
USPTO will be conducting two more of its China Road Shows July 10 and 12, 2017 in Detroit and Grand Rapids, Michigan. Invited VIP guests in Detroit include the Mayor of Detroit […]
Upcoming China IP Program with the Boston Bar
The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, Boston Bar Association and the U.S. Commercial Service for Massachusetts are bringing together thought leaders and policy makers on China IP issues from U.S. Government, academics […]
USPTO EXTERN POSITION OPEN
USPTO has posted a position for an unpaid extern in Chinese intellectual property matters commencing June 6, 2017. The position requires the following skills: – Knowledge of Chinese language – Knowledge of Intellectual Property (IP) – Ability […]
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 […]
China IPR - Intellectual Property Developments in China 