USTR has posted the position of Assistant U.S. Trade Representative for China on the federal jobs website. The position closes August 4, 2017. Among the qualifications: 1. Demonstrated knowledge and experience in […]
USTR Announces Several Vacancies
Forthcoming Webinar on Developments in SEP Prosecution and Injunctive Relief in China
The Federal Circuit Bar Association and USPTO announced on July 17, 2017 that they are hosting a webinar on the latest research and developments in standards essential patents (SEPs) in China on […]
On Being an IP Trailblazer
I was named an IP Trailblazer by the National Law Journal for 2017. Here’s the link to this recognition by my peers in the US legal community. Thank you for your continual […]
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 PTO Program on Sports Broadcasting
USPTO and China’s National Copyright Administration are co-sponsoring a program on IP (copyright) protection for sports broadcasts, an issue that has been under discussion at least since the Beijing Olympics (2008). Here […]
Vringo’s Litigation with ZTE: The Continuing Saga…
Vringo’s NDA dispute with ZTE has been previously noted in this blog. The case in the Southern District of New York involved violation of a Non-Disclosure Agreement by alleging revealing confidential materials […]
CFDA’s New Policies to Promote IP and Innovation in the Pharma Sector
As noted previously in this blog, the death of patent linkage which had been heralded by draft Drug Registration Rules appears to be premature. In fact, the China Food and Drug Administration […]
SPC Puts National Appellate IP Court On Its Agenda
At an IP symposium held this Wednesday, May 10, 2017 in Chengdu, it was revealed by a senior Chinese academic (Prof. Wu Handong) in response to a question raised by former Chief Judge Randall […]
Fordham’s China IP Module (NYC), China IP Road Shows (Dallas and Houston) & Mandarin Intro to IP (Houston)
The USPTO in conjunction with its Dallas regional office, the United States Commercial Service and other partners is offering two seminars about protecting your IP in China and another seminar discussing IP […]
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 […]
China IPR - Intellectual Property Developments in China 