What’s New:

- NPC Standing Committee Approved the Implementing Regulations of China Patent Law (Draft Amendment)

- The Convention Abolishing the Requirement of Legalization for Foreign Public Documents has entered into force since November 7, 2023

IP Statistics:

- Patent Statistical Report on 10th Anniversary of China and Countries Jointly Building Belt and Road Initiative (2013-2022)

- In Jan.-Sept. 2023, the Granted Utility Model Decreased by 25.49% (by 546,400 Pieces), with Utility Model Applications Filed by Individuals Decreased by 49.11% and by Colleges and Universities 52.49%.

- China Ranking Fifth in Unitary Patent Applications in Europe

IP Insights:

- Deferment of Examination for Chinese Design/Invention Applications and Deferment of Publication for EUIPO’s Design Registrations