North America – China Intellectual Property Trends Brian Marcus bmarcus@vierramagen.com (415) 489-4105 April 26, 2017
Overview China and the U.S. have common interests in strong IPR protection in China. Recent IPR Collaborative Trends between the United States and China Increased Patent Filings and IPR Infringement Law Suits
What is Intellectual Property?
What is Intellectual Property? Patents Trademarks Copyrights Trade Secrets
Common Interest in Protecting Intellectual Property Provides incentive to innovate Ensures that consumers are buying authentic, effective and reliable products. China Transitioning from Manufacturing to Innovation China Biggest International Market for U.S. Products
Recent Trends in IPR Protection Unification of Patent Laws Creation of the Supreme People’s Court
Supreme People’s Court Beijing Shanghai Guangzhou
Recent Trends in IPR Protection Unification of Patent Laws Creation of the Supreme People’s Court Strengthening Infringement awards
Damage Awards
Recent Trends in IPR Protection Unification of Patent Laws Creation of the Supreme People’s Court Strengthening Infringement awards Combat Counterfeit Goods Stop Bad Faith Trademark Use
SIPO Foreign and Domestic Patent Application Filings
IPR Infringement Filings Courtesy of HOGAN LOVELLS US LLP WASHINGTON, DC 20004
IPR in Individual Sectors Semiconductor and Advanced Materials Biotech Cleantech
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