When a patentee responds to the challenge in the patent invalidation proceedings in China, sometimes it is necessary to amend the claims in order to obtain a decision from the CNIPA to maintain the validity of the patent...more
China's Patent Law stipulates that where a patent infringement dispute involves a utility model patent or a design patent, the people's court or the relevant administrative department may require the patentee or the...more
Patent invalidation has become a powerful weapon to undermine the competitor’s strength in intellectual property. China has also evolved into a major battlefield of patent war, and remains as one of the most active...more
According to the Guidelines for Patent Examination, a process claim shall usually be defined in terms of technical features such as technological process, operational conditions, steps, and procedures. However, the Guidelines...more
Summary: When an uncommon parameter or a self-defined parameter is used in the claim, usually it is necessary to explain the definition and/or the measuring method of the parameter in detail. Even though a parameter is...more
To invalidate patent is a common attack method in the "patent war", especially when patentee uses the patent to litigate or demand high licensing fee....more
To invalidate patent is a common attack method in the "patent war", especially when patentee uses the patent to litigate or demand high licensing fee. I divide the patent invalidation proceedings into three stages:...more
2/8/2022
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