On July 21, 2025, the arbitrators in DS/611 (the EU complaint regarding Chinese SEP practices) made their decision on the appeal from the initial panel decision. From my perspective, this decision was […]
EU Initiates Consultations at the WTO on Chinese Global FRAND Rate Setting
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 […]
The China IP “Hits” Parade
How do foreigners obtain on-line information on IP developments in China? Is language a major barrier? The data from on-line hits and page views suggests that Chinese government sources may be a […]
China IPR - Intellectual Property Developments in China 