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The Advanced Technologies for Industry project publishes a report on advanced technologies in China

As part of its International Reports, the Advanced Technologies for Industry (ATI) project has analysed the uptake of advanced technologies in China. The objective of the ATI international reports is to explore the technology and policy landscape of selected non-European countries. Country...
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China IP SME Helpdesk publishes country factsheets

Are you interested in how you can protect your Intellectual Property rights in China? The China IP SME Helpdesk has published factsheets that provide a quick overview of relevant intellectual property information for the regions that fall within the geographical scope of the China IP SME Helpdesk -...
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Stay informed of your IP rights with the China IPR SME Helpdesk

The China IPR SME Helpdesk has published a guide to inform small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) of protecting their intellectual property (IP) rights in China. The new publication, titled Guide to using contracts to protect your intellectual property rights in China, addresses the importance of...
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IP strategies for app developers in China

In 2014, China’s iOS app downloads surged with a 30% increase in quarterly downloads. This rapid growth, stimulated by the release of the iPhone 6 and heavy investment in Apple’s retail presence in the country, has pushed China to the top spot for app downloads worldwide. Asia is leading a mobile...
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Intellectual Property protection in the food and beverages industry in China

In 2011, China surpassed the US as the world’s largest consumer market for the food and beverage (F&B) industry. Chinese demand for imported food and beverage products has since continued to rise, with around 60% of Chinese consumers preferring foreign brands. This increased demand serves as an...
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Protecting design and innovation in China

In China, innovative technology used in consumer products can be protected under invention or design patents. Despite this, businesses illegally use innovations in knock-off products, particularly when patents are still pending. It is therefore beneficial to think about ways to convince potential...
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IPR protection in China for the medical device industry: Case study

A European company in the dental instruments sector was selling its product in China through a Chinese distributor when it discovered a competitor in China was offering a similar product with lower specification using an identical design. The technical manual, diagrams and parts of the competitor’s...
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IP case study: Keeping trade secrets

Nearly all businesses in all industries and sectors possess trade secrets. Trade secrets are a valuable and highly useful form of intellectual property that are nevertheless often undervalued and overlooked by their owners. This is particularly the case in the service sector, where the relative...
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Dealing with counterfeiters in China’s cosmetics market

As with companies in any economic sector, cosmetics firms have much to gain from early protection of their Intellectual Property Rights (IPR). Registering IP with Chinese authorities and customs before beginning any type of business activity in the country could potentially save SMEs a lot of money...
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Protecting your online IPR in China

China has a population of over 1.3 billion people and as of June 2020, 940 million ‘netizens’ – people actively involved in online communities. With Alibaba Group and JD leading the way, e-commerce is now well developed in China. According to the World Economic Forum, from January to November 2020...
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Keeping a trade secret - part two

Trade secrets are a valuable and highly useful form of intellectual property right (IPR). As the name suggests however, trade secrets are a non-registrable form of intellectual property; they only enjoy legal protection if they are not disclosed publically. It is, therefore, crucial to prevent your...
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EU and China reach agreement in principle on investment

The European Union (EU) and China have concluded in principle the negotiations for a Comprehensive Agreement on Investment (CAI). The deal followed talks between Chinese President Xi Jinping and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, European Council President Charles Michel and German...