Today, January 20, 2025, the European Union requested consultations at the World Trade Organization regarding China’s practice of setting binding worldwide royalty rates for EU standard essential patents without the patent owner’s […]
EU Initiates Consultations at the WTO on Chinese Global FRAND Rate Setting
Forthcoming Workshop on Methodologies for Understanding US-China Tech Competition
The Asia Society of Northern California will be sponsoring a half-day workshop (in person and virtual) in San Francisco from 9:30 AM. to 1 PM on methodologies for analyzing US-China technology competition, […]
House Judiciary Committee Holds Hearing on Patents, Standards and Lawfare
On December 18, 2024, I was honored to testify before the House Judiciary Committee, Subcommittee on Courts, Intellectual Property and the Internet. These hearings were on “IP and Strategic Competition with China.” […]
Upcoming Quincy Program on Rekindling Chinese S&T Cooperation
On January 7, 2025, from 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm EST, the Quincy Institute and the Asia Society of Northern California will be hosting a discussion on “Re-Kindling the U.S.-China S&T Relationship: […]
Strengthening US Science Through Cooperation With China
The Quincy Foundation just released my article, “Bridging the Divide: It Is Time for a New Science Agreement With China,” co-authored with Prof. Denis Simon. Denis and I argue that a renewed […]
Some Observations on SAMR’s New Antimonopoly Guidelines for SEPs
SAMR’s new Antimonopoly Guideline for SEPS suggests possible new enforcement pathways for the agency, including areas that may be of concern to foreign licensors.
Join Us for A Technology & IP Discussion at Keio University
Keio University, Japan hosts a program on changes in Technology and IP law and practice in light of the 2024 US presidential election.
Acess Advance and TCL: A Submission to the Shenzhen Court
Access Advance and TCL have settled their patent pool dispute. An Amicus Brief filed with the Shenzhen Intermediate Court by Randall Rader, David Kappos and Mark Cohen discussed the problems raised by a court asserting global jurisdiction over a patent pool, which may remain a contentious issue despite this recent settlement.
US Chamber Hiring in Its China Center
The US Chamber of Commerce in Washington, DC, is hiring a Senior Manager for its China Center with a background in trade and investment. The direct application link through Dayforce is here: https://us241.dayforcehcm.com/CandidatePortal/en-US/uschamber/Posting/View/3011. […]
USPTO Cancels 3100 Patent Applications Due to Falsified Signatures
USPTO has canceled 3100 patent applications in a fraudulent scheme that is similar to prior actions taken against Chinese originating trademarks that benefitted from subsidies.
China IPR - Intellectual Property Developments in China 