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 […]
Navigating the New Chinese Regulations on Foreign IP Disputes
On March 13, 2025, China’s State Council issued new regulations regarding resolving foreign-related IP disputes. These comments discuss how the regulations might be used to encourage Chinese government responses to foreign government and judicial agencies’ actions against Chinese companies defending or asserting their rights overseas.
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.
Putting It Together: Some English Language Resources on Copyright Developments
The following are some English language reference materials for those who are closely following Chinese copyright developments, which can also be useful for those attending Fordham’s conference on July 25.
China IPR - Intellectual Property Developments in China 