China Intellectual Property ‘ From the Inside ’ by James Haynes U.S. Patent Attorney, Tee & Howe Intellectual Property Attorneys

China IP ‘From the Inside’ The Big Picture Chinese Politics Chinese Associate Chinese Translation Chinese Patent Examiner Chinese IP Enforcement

China IP ‘From the Inside’ The Big Picture Chinese Politics Chinese Associate Chinese Translation Chinese Patent Examiner Chinese IP Enforcement

China IP ‘From the Inside’ The Big Picture Chinese Politics Chinese Associate Chinese Translation Chinese Patent Examiner Chinese IP Enforcement

China IP ‘From the Inside’ The Big Picture Chinese Politics Chinese Associate Chinese Translation Chinese Patent Examiner Chinese IP Enforcement

China IP ‘From the Inside’ The Big Picture Chinese Politics Chinese Associate Chinese Translation Chinese Patent Examiner Chinese IP Enforcement

China IP ‘From the Inside’ The Big Picture Chinese Politics Chinese Associate Chinese Translation Chinese Patent Examiner Chinese IP Enforcement

China IP ‘From the Inside’ The Big Picture Chinese Politics Chinese Associate Chinese Translation Chinese Patent Examiner Chinese IP Enforcement

The Big Picture GDP Growth Technological Growth Your Clients China Strategy!

The Big Picture GDP Growth Technological Growth Your Clients China Strategy!

The Big Picture GDP Growth Technological Growth Your Clients China Strategy!

The Big Picture GDP Growth Technological Growth Your Clients China Strategy!

Purchasing Power Parity GDP Must use PPP (Purchasing Power Parity) Almost never done Difficult to calculate

Purchasing Power Parity GDP Must use PPP (Purchasing Power Parity) Almost never done Difficult to calculate

Purchasing Power Parity GDP Must use PPP (Purchasing Power Parity) Almost never done Difficult to calculate

Purchasing Power Parity GDP U.K. China 5 million £ 3 million £ Domestic Product (DP)

Purchasing Power Parity GDP U.K. China 5 million £ 3 million £ Domestic Product (DP)

Purchasing Power Parity GDP U.K. China 5 million £ 3 million £ Domestic Product (DP) The U.K. Bread Economy is 66% bigger than in China

Purchasing Power Parity GDP U.K. China 5 million £ 3 million £ 0.5 £ 0.2 £ Domestic Product (DP) Price Per Loaf

Purchasing Power Parity GDP U.K. China 5 million £ 3 million £ 0.5 £ 0.2 £ Domestic Product (DP) Price Per Loaf

Purchasing Power Parity GDP U.K. China 5 million £ 3 million £ 0.5 £ 0.2 £ Domestic Product (DP) Price Per Loaf

Purchasing Power Parity GDP U.K. China 5 million £ 3 million £ 0.5 £ 0.2 £ Domestic Product (DP) Price Per Loaf Loaves Sold 15 million 10 million

Purchasing Power Parity GDP U.K. China 5 million £ 3 million £ 0.5 £ 0.2 £ Domestic Product (DP) Price Per Loaf Loaves Sold 15 million 10 million

Purchasing Power Parity GDP U.K. China 5 million £ 3 million £ 0.5 £ 0.2 £ Domestic Product (DP) Price Per Loaf Loaves Sold 15 million 10 million

Purchasing Power Parity GDP U.K. China 5 million £ 3 million £ 0.5 £ 0.2 £ Domestic Product (DP) Price Per Loaf Loaves Sold 15 million 10 million The Chinese Bread Economy is 50% bigger than the U.K.

Purchasing Power Parity GDP U.K. China 5 million £ 3 million £ 0.5 £ 0.2 £ Domestic Product (DP) Price Per Loaf Loaves Sold Domestic Product (ppp) 15 million 10 million 7.5 million £ 5 million £

Purchasing Power Parity GDP U.K. China 5 million £ 3 million £ 0.5 £ 0.2 £ Domestic Product (DP) Price Per Loaf Loaves Sold Domestic Product (ppp) 15 million 10 million 7.5 million £ 5 million £

Purchasing Power Parity GDP U.K. China 5 million £ 3 million £ 0.5 £ 0.2 £ Domestic Product (DP) Price Per Loaf Loaves Sold Domestic Product (ppp) 15 million 10 million 7.5 million £ 5 million £

Purchasing Power Parity GDP U.K. China 5 million £ 3 million £ Domestic Product (DP) GDP figures always given in news reports

Purchasing Power Parity GDP U.K. China 5 million £ 3 million £ 0.5 £ 0.2 £ Domestic Product (DP) Price Per Loaf Loaves Sold Domestic Product (ppp) 15 million 10 million 7.5 million £ 5 million £ PPP GDP figures which should be used to compare economies

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China E.U. U.S.

Larger than EU in 3 years (2010)

Largest in 4 years (2011)

50% bigger than U.S in 11 years (2018).

100% bigger than U.S in 15 years (2022).

Can China’s growth be sustained?

I don’t know. Growing at this rate for over 20 years!! Already is a large economy! Unique economic structure

I don’t know. Growing at this rate for over 20 years!! Already is a large economy! Unique economic structure

I don’t know. Growing at this rate for over 20 years!! Already is a large economy! Unique economic structure

I don’t know. Growing at this rate for over 20 years!! Already is a large economy! Unique economic structure

The Big Picture GDP Growth Technological Growth Your Clients China Strategy!

The Big Picture GDP Growth Technological Growth Your Clients China Strategy!

Total Number of Filings over the last 50 Years USSR/Russia Japan U.S.

Total Number of Filings over the last 50 Years China USSR/Russia Japan U.S.

27% 30% 34% 37% 40% 43%

27% 30% 34% 37% 40% 43%

27% 30% 34% 37% 40% 43%

27% 30% 34% 37% 40% 43%

27% 30% 34% 37% 40% 43%

27% 30% 34% 37% 40% 43%

27% 30% 34% 37% 40% 43%

The Big Picture GDP Growth Technological Growth Your Clients China Strategy!

The Big Picture GDP Growth Technological Growth Your Clients China Strategy!

Long Term Strategy –Purchase from China? –Manufacture in China? –Stop counterfeits from China? –Market in China? ‘The 3 Waves’

Your Clients China Strategy! Long Term Strategy –Purchase from China? –Manufacture in China? –Stop counterfeits from China? –Market in China? ‘The 3 Waves’

Your Clients China Strategy! Long Term Strategy –Purchase from China? –Manufacture in China? –Stop counterfeits from China? –Market in China? ‘The 3 Waves’

Your Clients China Strategy! Long Term Strategy –Purchase from China? –Manufacture in China? –Stop counterfeits from China? –Market in China? ‘The 3 Waves’

Your Clients China Strategy! Long Term Strategy –Purchase from China? –Manufacture in China? –Stop counterfeits from China? –Market in China? ‘The 3 Waves’

Your Clients China Strategy! Long Term Strategy –Purchase from China? –Manufacture in China? –Stop counterfeits from China? –Market in China? ‘The 3 Waves’

The 3 ‘Waves’ Wave 1: Early 1990’s Wave 2: Around 2000 Wave 3: The Present

The 3 ‘Waves’ Wave 1: Early 1990’s Wave 2: Around 2000 Wave 3: The Present

The 3 ‘Waves’ Wave 1: Early 1990’s Wave 2: Around 2000 Wave 3: The Present

The 3 ‘Waves’ Wave 1: Early 1990’s Wave 2: Around 2000 Wave 3: The Present

Wave 1: Early 1990’s Strategy: Sell your products Result: Unsuccessful –Unaffordable

Wave 1: Early 1990’s Strategy: Sell your products Result: Unsuccessful –Unaffordable

Wave 1: Early 1990’s Strategy: Sell your products Result: Unsuccessful –Unaffordable

Wave 1: Early 1990’s Strategy: Sell your products Result: Unsuccessful –Unaffordable

Wave 1: Early 1990’s Strategy: Sell your products Result: Unsuccessful –Unaffordable

The 3 ‘Waves’ of Foreign Companies Going to China Wave 1: Early 1990’s Wave 2: Around 2000 Wave 3: The Present

Wave 2: Late 1990’s and early 2000’s Strategy: Lower costs Result: Unsuccessful –Different market

Wave 2: Late 1990’s and early 2000’s Strategy: Lower costs Result: Unsuccessful –Different market

Wave 2: Late 1990’s and early 2000’s Strategy: Lower costs Result: Unsuccessful –Different market

Wave 2: Late 1990’s and early 2000’s Strategy: Lower costs Result: Unsuccessful –Different market

Wave 2: Late 1990’s and early 2000’s Strategy: Lower costs Result: Unsuccessful –Different market

The 3 ‘Waves’ of Foreign Companies Going to China Wave 1: Early 1990’s Wave 2: Around 2000 Wave 3: The Present

Strategy: Become ‘Chinese’ Result: Very successful –And keeping quiet

Wave 3: The Present Strategy: Become ‘Chinese’ Result: Very successful –And keeping quiet

Wave 3: The Present Strategy: Become ‘Chinese’ Result: Very successful –And keeping quiet

Wave 3: The Present Strategy: Become ‘Chinese’ Result: Very successful –And keeping quiet

Wave 3: The Present Strategy: Become ‘Chinese’ Result: Very successful –And keeping quiet

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Wave 3: The Present A typical article: –US firms' profits take off in China By Paul Wiseman (USA TODAY) Updated: :12 HONG KONG -- The elusive China Dream is fast becoming reality for many US companies. US corporate profits in China passed $2 billion the first six months of 2006, up more than 50% from the first half of last year, according to the US Bureau of Economic Analysis.

Wave 3: The Present A typical article: –US firms' profits take off in China By Paul Wiseman (USA TODAY) Updated: :12 HONG KONG -- The elusive China Dream is fast becoming reality for many US companies. US corporate profits in China passed $2 billion the first six months of 2006, up more than 50% from the first half of last year, according to the US Bureau of Economic Analysis.

Wave 3: The Present A typical article: –US firms' profits take off in China By Paul Wiseman (USA TODAY) Updated: :12 HONG KONG -- The elusive China Dream is fast becoming reality for many US companies. US corporate profits in China passed $2 billion the first six months of 2006, up more than 50% from the first half of last year, according to the US Bureau of Economic Analysis.

Wave 3: The Present A typical article: –US firms' profits take off in China By Paul Wiseman (USA TODAY) Updated: :12 HONG KONG -- The elusive China Dream is fast becoming reality for many US companies. US corporate profits in China passed $2 billion the first six months of 2006, up more than 50% from the first half of last year, according to the US Bureau of Economic Analysis.

Wave 3: The Present A typical article: –US firms' profits take off in China By Paul Wiseman (USA TODAY) Updated: :12 HONG KONG -- The elusive China Dream is fast becoming reality for many US companies. US corporate profits in China passed $2 billion the first six months of 2006, up more than 50% from the first half of last year, according to the US Bureau of Economic Analysis.

China IP ‘From the Inside’ The Big Picture Chinese Politics Chinese Associate Chinese Translation Chinese Patent Examiner Chinese IP Enforcement

China IP ‘From the Inside’ The Big Picture Chinese Politics Chinese Associate Chinese Translation Chinese Patent Examiner Chinese IP Enforcement

[ADMINISTRATION] State Structure [BOARD OF DIRECTORS] 16 th CCP Central Committee (~196 members) Chinese Government Likened to a Corporation Political Bureau Standing Committee (7 members) Political Bureau (22 members) Secretariat (General Secretary) National Peoples Congress (~2,985 members) Standing Committee (175 members) Presidency State Council Ministries Military Commission Supreme Court Procuratorate

[ADMINISTRATION] State Structure [BOARD OF DIRECTORS] 16 th CCP Central Committee (~196 members) Chinese Government Likened to a Corporation Political Bureau Standing Committee (7 members) Political Bureau (22 members) Secretariat (General Secretary) National Peoples Congress (~2,985 members) Standing Committee (175 members) Presidency State Council Ministries Military Commission Supreme Court Procuratorate

[ADMINISTRATION] State Structure [BOARD OF DIRECTORS] 16 th CCP Central Committee (~196 members) Chinese Government Likened to a Corporation Political Bureau Standing Committee (7 members) Political Bureau (22 members) Secretariat (General Secretary) National Peoples Congress (~2,985 members) Standing Committee (175 members) Presidency State Council Ministries Military Commission Supreme Court Procuratorate

[ADMINISTRATION] State Structure [BOARD OF DIRECTORS] 16 th CCP Central Committee (~196 members) Chinese Government Likened to a Corporation Political Bureau Standing Committee (7 members) Political Bureau (22 members) Secretariat (General Secretary) National Peoples Congress (~2,985 members) Standing Committee (175 members) Presidency State Council Ministries Military Commission Supreme Court Procuratorate

[ADMINISTRATION] State Structure [BOARD OF DIRECTORS] 16 th CCP Central Committee (~196 members) Chinese Government Likened to a Corporation Political Bureau Standing Committee (7 members) Political Bureau (22 members) Secretariat (General Secretary) National Peoples Congress (~2,985 members) Standing Committee (175 members) Presidency State Council Ministries Military Commission Supreme Court Procuratorate

[ADMINISTRATION] State Structure [BOARD OF DIRECTORS] 16 th CCP Central Committee (~196 members) Chinese Government Likened to a Corporation Political Bureau Standing Committee (7 members) Political Bureau (22 members) Secretariat (General Secretary) National Peoples Congress (~2,985 members) Standing Committee (175 members) Presidency State Council Ministries Military Commission Supreme Court Procuratorate

[ADMINISTRATION] State Structure [BOARD OF DIRECTORS] 16 th CCP Central Committee (~196 members) Chinese Government Likened to a Corporation Political Bureau Standing Committee (7 members) Political Bureau (22 members) Secretariat (General Secretary) National Peoples Congress (~2,985 members) Standing Committee (175 members) Presidency State Council Ministries Military Commission Supreme Court Procuratorate

[ADMINISTRATION] State Structure [BOARD OF DIRECTORS] 16 th CCP Central Committee (~196 members) Chinese Government Likened to a Corporation Political Bureau Standing Committee (7 members) Political Bureau (22 members) Secretariat (General Secretary) National Peoples Congress (~2,985 members) Standing Committee (175 members) Presidency State Council Ministries Military Commission Supreme Court Procuratorate

[ADMINISTRATION] State Structure [BOARD OF DIRECTORS] 16 th CCP Central Committee (~196 members) Chinese Government Likened to a Corporation Political Bureau Standing Committee (7 members) Political Bureau (22 members) Secretariat (General Secretary) National Peoples Congress (~2,985 members) Standing Committee (175 members) Presidency State Council Ministries Military Commission Supreme Court Procuratorate

[ADMINISTRATION] State Structure [BOARD OF DIRECTORS] 16 th CCP Central Committee (~196 members) Chinese Government Likened to a Corporation Political Bureau Standing Committee (7 members) Political Bureau (22 members) Secretariat (General Secretary) National Peoples Congress (~2,985 members) Standing Committee (175 members) Presidency State Council Ministries Military Commission Supreme Court Procuratorate

[ADMINISTRATION] State Structure [BOARD OF DIRECTORS] 16 th CCP Central Committee (~196 members) Chinese Government Likened to a Corporation Political Bureau Standing Committee (7 members) Political Bureau (22 members) Secretariat (General Secretary) National Peoples Congress (~2,985 members) Standing Committee (175 members) Presidency State Council Ministries Military Commission Supreme Court Procuratorate

[ADMINISTRATION] State Structure [BOARD OF DIRECTORS] 16 th CCP Central Committee (~196 members) Chinese Government Likened to a Corporation Political Bureau Standing Committee (7 members) Political Bureau (22 members) Secretariat (General Secretary) National Peoples Congress (~2,985 members) Standing Committee (175 members) Presidency State Council Ministries Military Commission Supreme Court Procuratorate

[ADMINISTRATION] State Structure [BOARD OF DIRECTORS] 16 th CCP Central Committee (~196 members) Chinese Government Likened to a Corporation Political Bureau Standing Committee (7 members) Political Bureau (22 members) Secretariat (General Secretary) National Peoples Congress (~2,985 members) Standing Committee (175 members) Presidency State Council Ministries Military Commission Supreme Court Procuratorate

6 th Plenum meeting in October 2006

Significant New Direction for the Chinese Nation Announced

6 th Plenum meeting in October 2006 Previous Emphasis Establish 4 th Generation Leaders (4GL) Development at any cost Focus on implementation of WTO Commitments Attract Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) New Emphasis Prepare for transition of power to 5GL Focus on quality growth Innovation, brands and world leading Chinese Companies Support at-risk populations Create “Harmonious Society” Significant New Direction for the Chinese Nation Announced

6 th Plenum meeting in October 2006 Previous Emphasis Establish 4 th Generation Leaders (4GL) Development at any cost Focus on implementation of WTO Commitments Attract Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) New Emphasis Prepare for transition of power to 5GL Focus on quality growth Innovation, brands and world leading Chinese Companies Support at-risk populations Create “Harmonious Society” Significant New Direction for the Chinese Nation Announced

6 th Plenum meeting in October 2006 Previous Emphasis Establish 4 th Generation Leaders (4GL) Development at any cost Focus on implementation of WTO Commitments Attract Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) New Emphasis Prepare for transition of power to 5GL Focus on quality growth Innovation, brands and world leading Chinese Companies Support at-risk populations Create “Harmonious Society” Significant New Direction for the Chinese Nation Announced

6 th Plenum meeting in October 2006 Previous Emphasis Establish 4 th Generation Leaders (4GL) Development at any cost Focus on implementation of WTO Commitments Attract Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) New Emphasis Prepare for transition of power to 5GL Focus on quality growth Innovation, brands and world leading Chinese Companies Support at-risk populations Create “Harmonious Society” Significant New Direction for the Chinese Nation Announced

6 th Plenum meeting in October 2006 Previous Emphasis Establish 4 th Generation Leaders (4GL) Development at any cost Focus on implementation of WTO Commitments Attract Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) New Emphasis Prepare for transition of power to 5GL Focus on quality growth Innovation, brands and world leading Chinese Companies Support at-risk populations Create “Harmonious Society” Significant New Direction for the Chinese Nation Announced

6 th Plenum meeting in October 2006 Previous Emphasis Establish 4 th Generation Leaders (4GL) Development at any cost Focus on implementation of WTO Commitments Attract Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) New Emphasis Prepare for transition of power to 5GL Focus on quality growth Innovation, brands and world leading Chinese Companies Support at-risk populations Create “Harmonious Society” Significant New Direction for the Chinese Nation Announced

6 th Plenum meeting in October 2006 Previous Emphasis Establish 4 th Generation Leaders (4GL) Development at any cost Focus on implementation of WTO Commitments Attract Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) New Emphasis Prepare for transition of power to 5GL Focus on quality growth Innovation, brands and world leading Chinese Companies Support at-risk populations Create “Harmonious Society” Significant New Direction for the Chinese Nation Announced

6 th Plenum meeting in October 2006 Previous Emphasis Establish 4 th Generation Leaders (4GL) Development at any cost Focus on implementation of WTO Commitments Attract Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) New Emphasis Prepare for transition of power to 5GL Focus on quality growth Innovation, brands and world leading Chinese Companies Support at-risk populations Create “Harmonious Society” Significant New Direction for the Chinese Nation Announced

6 th Plenum meeting in October 2006 Previous Emphasis Establish 4 th Generation Leaders (4GL) Development at any cost Focus on implementation of WTO Commitments Attract Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) New Emphasis Prepare for transition of power to 5GL Focus on quality growth Innovation, brands and world leading Chinese Companies Support at-risk populations Create “Harmonious Society” Significant New Direction for the Chinese Nation Announced

6 th Plenum meeting in October 2006 Previous Emphasis Establish 4 th Generation Leaders (4GL) Development at any cost Focus on implementation of WTO Commitments Attract Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) New Emphasis Prepare for transition of power to 5GL Focus on quality growth Innovation, brands and world leading Chinese Companies Support at-risk populations Create “Harmonious Society” Significant New Direction for the Chinese Nation Announced

6 th Plenum meeting in October 2006 Previous Emphasis Establish 4 th Generation Leaders (4GL) Development at any cost Focus on implementation of WTO Commitments Attract Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) New Emphasis Prepare for transition of power to 5GL Focus on quality growth Innovation, brands and world leading Chinese Companies Support at-risk populations Create “Harmonious Society” Significant New Direction for the Chinese Nation Announced

6 th Plenum meeting in October 2006 Previous Emphasis Establish 4 th Generation Leaders (4GL) Development at any cost Focus on implementation of WTO Commitments Attract Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) New Emphasis Prepare for transition of power to 5GL Focus on quality growth Innovation, brands and world leading Chinese Companies Support at-risk populations Create “Harmonious Society” Significant New Direction for the Chinese Nation Announced

6 th Plenum meeting in October 2006 Previous Emphasis Establish 4 th Generation Leaders (4GL) Development at any cost Focus on implementation of WTO Commitments Attract Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) New Emphasis Prepare for transition of power to 5GL Focus on quality growth Innovation, brands and world leading Chinese Companies Support at-risk populations Create “Harmonious Society” Significant New Direction for the Chinese Nation Announced

6 th Plenum meeting in October 2006 Previous Emphasis Establish 4 th Generation Leaders (4GL) Development at any cost Focus on implementation of WTO Commitments Attract Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) New Emphasis Prepare for transition of power to 5GL Focus on quality growth Innovation, brands and world leading Chinese Companies Support at-risk populations Create “Harmonious Society” Significant New Direction for the Chinese Nation Announced

New 15 Year plan for Science and Technology Development 6 National TARGETS: Your Client? 1.Master key equipment manufacturing and information technology 2.Become a leader in agriculture technology 3.Have better energy development and structure 4.Have an environmental friendly society 5.Create major disease cures 6.Defense technology

New 15 Year plan for Science and Technology Development 6 National TARGETS: Your Client? 1.Master key equipment manufacturing and information technology 2.Become a leader in agriculture technology 3.Have better energy development and structure 4.Have an environmental friendly society 5.Create major disease cures 6.Defense technology

New 15 Year plan for Science and Technology Development 6 National TARGETS: Your Client? 1.Master key equipment manufacturing and information technology 2.Become a leader in agriculture technology 3.Have better energy development and structure 4.Have an environmental friendly society 5.Create major disease cures 6.Defense technology

New 15 Year plan for Science and Technology Development 6 National TARGETS: Your Client? 1.Master key equipment manufacturing and information technology 2.Become a leader in agriculture technology 3.Have better energy development and structure 4.Have an environmental friendly society 5.Create major disease cures 6.Defense technology

New 15 Year plan for Science and Technology Development 6 National TARGETS: Your Client? 1.Master key equipment manufacturing and information technology 2.Become a leader in agriculture technology 3.Have better energy development and structure 4.Have an environmental friendly society 5.Create major disease cures 6.Defense technology

New 15 Year plan for Science and Technology Development 6 National TARGETS: Your Client? 1.Master key equipment manufacturing and information technology 2.Become a leader in agriculture technology 3.Have better energy development and structure 4.Have an environmental friendly society 5.Create major disease cures 6.Defense technology

New 15 Year plan for Science and Technology Development 6 National TARGETS: Your Client? 1.Master key equipment manufacturing and information technology 2.Become a leader in agriculture technology 3.Have better energy development and structure 4.Have an environmental friendly society 5.Create major disease cures 6.Defense technology

New 15 Year plan for Science and Technology Development 6 National TARGETS: Your Client? 1.Master key equipment manufacturing and information technology 2.Become a leader in agriculture technology 3.Have better energy development and structure 4.Have an environmental friendly society 5.Create major disease cures 6.Defense technology

New 15 Year plan General Development Plan 1.Selected 11 major fields for development –Identified 68 projects 2.Selected development “jump” fields –16 major programs 3.Pioneer technologies and basic research –8 fields –27 pioneer technologies –18 basic research fields 4.Structural reform, more investment, better human resources, better policy

New 15 Year plan General Development Plan 1.Selected 11 major fields for development –Identified 68 projects 2.Selected development “jump” fields –16 major programs 3.Pioneer technologies and basic research –8 fields –27 pioneer technologies –18 basic research fields 4.Structural reform, more investment, better human resources, better policy

New 15 Year plan General Development Plan 1.Selected 11 major fields for development –Identified 68 projects 2.Selected development “jump” fields –16 major programs 3.Pioneer technologies and basic research –8 fields –27 pioneer technologies –18 basic research fields 4.Structural reform, more investment, better human resources, better policy

New 15 Year plan General Development Plan 1.Selected 11 major fields for development –Identified 68 projects 2.Selected development “jump” fields –16 major programs 3.Pioneer technologies and basic research –8 fields –27 pioneer technologies –18 basic research fields 4.Structural reform, more investment, better human resources, better policy

New 15 Year plan General Development Plan 1.Selected 11 major fields for development –Identified 68 projects 2.Selected development “jump” fields –16 major programs 3.Pioneer technologies and basic research –8 fields –27 pioneer technologies –18 basic research fields 4.Structural reform, more investment, better human resources, better policy

New 15 Year plan General Development Plan 1.Selected 11 major fields for development –Identified 68 projects 2.Selected development “jump” fields –16 major programs 3.Pioneer technologies and basic research –8 fields –27 pioneer technologies –18 basic research fields 4.Structural reform, more investment, better human resources, better policy

New 15 Year plan General Development Plan 1.Selected 11 major fields for development –Identified 68 projects 2.Selected development “jump” fields –16 major programs 3.Pioneer technologies and basic research –8 fields –27 pioneer technologies –18 basic research fields 4.Structural reform, more investment, better human resources, better policy

New 15 Year plan General Development Plan 1.Selected 11 major fields for development –Identified 68 projects 2.Selected development “jump” fields –16 major programs 3.Pioneer technologies and basic research –8 fields –27 pioneer technologies –18 basic research fields 4.Structural reform, more investment, better human resources, better policy

New 15 Year plan General Development Plan 1.Selected 11 major fields for development –Identified 68 projects 2.Selected development “jump” fields –16 major programs 3.Pioneer technologies and basic research –8 fields –27 pioneer technologies –18 basic research fields 4.Structural reform, more investment, better human resources, better policy

New 15 Year plan General Development Plan 1.Selected 11 major fields for development –Identified 68 projects 2.Selected development “jump” fields –16 major programs 3.Pioneer technologies and basic research –8 fields –27 pioneer technologies –18 basic research fields 4.Structural reform, more investment, better human resources, better policy

New 15 Year plan General Development Plan 1.Selected 11 major fields for development –Identified 68 projects 2.Selected development “jump” fields –16 major programs 3.Pioneer technologies and basic research –8 fields –27 pioneer technologies –18 basic research fields 4.Structural reform, more investment, better human resources, better policy

New 15 Year plan General Development Plan 1.Selected 11 major fields for development –Identified 68 projects 2.Selected development “jump” fields –16 major programs 3.Pioneer technologies and basic research –8 fields –27 pioneer technologies –18 basic research fields 4.Structural reform, more investment, better human resources, better policy

New 15 Year plan General Development Plan 1.Selected 11 major fields for development –Identified 68 projects 2.Selected development “jump” fields –16 major programs 3.Pioneer technologies and basic research –8 fields –27 pioneer technologies –18 basic research fields 4.Structural reform, more investment, better human resources, better policy

New 15 Year plan General Development Plan 1.Selected 11 major fields for development –Identified 68 projects 2.Selected development “jump” fields –16 major programs 3.Pioneer technologies and basic research –8 fields –27 pioneer technologies –18 basic research fields 4.Structural reform, more investment, better human resources, better policy

New 15 Year plan more investment

China IP ‘From the Inside’ The Big Picture Chinese Politics Chinese Associate Chinese Translation Chinese Patent Examiner Chinese IP Enforcement

China IP ‘From the Inside’ The Big Picture Chinese Politics Chinese Associate Chinese Translation Chinese Patent Examiner Chinese IP Enforcement

Dealing with the Chinese Associate Culture –Nothing bad –Always understand Always communicate in writing –Wary of the patent examiner Chinese IP Firms

Dealing with the Chinese Associate Culture –Nothing bad –Always understand Always communicate in writing –Wary of the patent examiner Chinese IP Firms

Dealing with the Chinese Associate Culture –Nothing bad –Always understand Always communicate in writing –Wary of the patent examiner Chinese IP Firms

Dealing with the Chinese Associate Culture –Nothing bad –Always understand Always communicate in writing –Wary of the patent examiner Chinese IP Firms

Dealing with the Chinese Associate Culture –Nothing bad –Always understand Always communicate in writing –Wary of the patent examiner Chinese IP Firms

Dealing with the Chinese Associate Culture –Nothing bad –Always understand Always communicate in writing –Wary of the patent examiner Chinese IP Firms

‘Foreign license’ Many new firms Need 10 registered IP attorneys

Chinese IP Firms ‘Foreign license’ Many new firms Need 10 registered IP attorneys

Chinese IP Firms ‘Foreign license’ Many new firms Need 10 registered IP attorneys

China IP ‘From the Inside’ The Big Picture Chinese Politics Chinese Associate Chinese Translation Chinese Patent Examiner Chinese IP Enforcement

China IP ‘From the Inside’ The Big Picture Chinese Politics Chinese Associate Chinese Translation Chinese Patent Examiner Chinese IP Enforcement

Chinese Translation Chinese translators - millions of words –Direct translation – easy –Good translation – very hard Strange OA’s? It’s your translation Trademark Translation

Chinese Translation Chinese translators - millions of words –Direct translation – easy –Good translation – very hard Strange OA’s? It’s your translation Trademark Translation

Chinese Translation Chinese translators - millions of words –Direct translation – easy –Good translation – very hard Strange OA’s? It’s your translation Trademark Translation

Chinese Translation Chinese translators - millions of words –Direct translation – easy –Good translation – very hard Strange OA’s? It’s your translation Trademark Translation

Chinese Translation Chinese translators - millions of words –Direct translation – easy –Good translation – very hard Strange OA’s? It’s your translation Trademark Translation

Chinese Translation Chinese translators - millions of words –Direct translation – easy –Good translation – very hard Strange OA’s? It’s your translation Trademark Translation

Trademark – Translating your mark The Chinese translation IS the trademark Chinese characters are like words Everything has a meaning.

Trademark – Translating your mark The Chinese translation IS the trademark Chinese characters are like words Everything has a meaning.

Trademark – Translating your mark The Chinese translation IS the trademark Chinese characters are like words Everything has a meaning.

Trademark Translation 4 tones and the neutral tone “ Hello father ” –“ Ni hou ba ba ”

Trademark Translation 4 tones and the neutral tone “ Hello father ” –“ Ni hou ba ba ”

Trademark Translation 4 tones and the neutral tone “ Hello father ” –“ Ni hou ba ba ”

Trademark Translation 可口可乐 Ke kou ke le Soothing Mouth, getting happiness

Trademark Translation 可口可乐 Ke kou ke le Soothing Mouth, getting happiness

Trademark Translation 可口可乐 Ke kou ke le Soothing Mouth, getting happiness

Trademark Translation 可口可乐 Ke kou ke le Soothing Mouth, getting happiness

Trademark Translation 可口可乐 Ke kou ke le Soothing Mouth, getting happiness

Trademark Translation 可口可乐 Ke kou ke le Soothing Mouth, getting happiness

Trademark Translation New word Meaning Transliteration

Trademark Translation New word Meaning Transliteration

Trademark Translation New word Meaning Transliteration

Trademark Translation BICYGNALS –Bicycle left and right turn lights – Combination of Bicycle and Signal

Trademark Translation BICYGNALS –Bicycle left and right turn lights – Combination of Bicycle and Signal

Trademark Translation BICYGNALS –Bicycle left and right turn lights – Combination of Bicycle and Signal

Trademark Translation New word Meaning Transliteration

Trademark Translation New word Meaning Transliteration

Trademark Translation BICYGNALS –Bicycle – combination of Drive by yourself car –Signals – combination of Signal Light –Drive by yourself signal light?

Trademark Translation BICYGNALS –Bicycle – combination of Drive by yourself car –Signals – combination of Signal Light –Drive by yourself signal light?

Trademark Translation BICYGNALS –Bicycle – combination of Drive by yourself car –Signals – combination of Signal Light –Drive by yourself signal light?

Trademark Translation BICYGNALS –Bicycle – combination of Drive by yourself car –Signals – combination of Signal Light –Drive by yourself signal light?

Trademark Translation BICYGNALS –Bicycle – combination of Drive by yourself car –Signals – combination of Signal Light –Drive by yourself signal light?

Trademark Translation BICYGNALS –Bicycle – combination of Drive by yourself car –Signals – combination of Signal Light –Drive by yourself signal light?

Trademark Translation BICYGNALS –Bicycle – combination of Drive by yourself car –Signals – combination of Signal Light –Drive by yourself signal light?

Trademark Translation BICYGNALS –Bicycle – combination of Drive by yourself car –Signals – combination of Signal Light –Drive by yourself signal light?

Trademark Translation New word Meaning Transliteration

Trademark Translation BICYGNALS Bai (34 in computer translator) 1 st tone - ‘–’ 掰, - BREAK APART 2 nd tone – ‘/’ 白,- WHITE, BRIGHT 3 rd tone – ‘V’ 百 – ONE HUNDRED 4 th tone – ‘ \ ’ 拜 – PRAY BI-CY-G-NA-L-S –34 X 34 X 34 X 34 X 34 X 34 = 1,544,804,416

Trademark Translation BICYGNALS Bai (34 in computer translator) 1 st tone - ‘–’ 掰, - BREAK APART 2 nd tone – ‘/’ 白,- WHITE, BRIGHT 3 rd tone – ‘V’ 百 – ONE HUNDRED 4 th tone – ‘ \ ’ 拜 – PRAY BI-CY-G-NA-L-S –34 X 34 X 34 X 34 X 34 X 34 = 1,544,804,416

Trademark Translation BICYGNALS Bai (34 in computer translator) 1 st tone - ‘–’ 掰, - BREAK APART 2 nd tone – ‘/’ 白,- WHITE, BRIGHT 3 rd tone – ‘V’ 百 – ONE HUNDRED 4 th tone – ‘ \ ’ 拜 – PRAY BI-CY-G-NA-L-S –34 X 34 X 34 X 34 X 34 X 34 = 1,544,804,416

Trademark Translation BICYGNALS Bai (34 in computer translator) 1 st tone - ‘–’ 掰, - BREAK APART 2 nd tone – ‘/’ 白,- WHITE, BRIGHT 3 rd tone – ‘V’ 百 – ONE HUNDRED 4 th tone – ‘ \ ’ 拜 – PRAY BI-CY-G-NA-L-S –34 X 34 X 34 X 34 X 34 X 34 = 1,544,804,416

Trademark Translation BICYGNALS Bai (34 in computer translator) 1 st tone - ‘–’ 掰, - BREAK APART 2 nd tone – ‘/’ 白,- WHITE, BRIGHT 3 rd tone – ‘V’ 百 – ONE HUNDRED 4 th tone – ‘ \ ’ 拜 – PRAY BI-CY-G-NA-L-S –34 X 34 X 34 X 34 X 34 X 34 = 1,544,804,416

Trademark Translation BICYGNALS Bai (34 in computer translator) 1 st tone - ‘–’ 掰, - BREAK APART 2 nd tone – ‘/’ 白,- WHITE, BRIGHT 3 rd tone – ‘V’ 百 – ONE HUNDRED 4 th tone – ‘ \ ’ 拜 – PRAY BI-CY-G-NA-L-S –34 X 34 X 34 X 34 X 34 X 34 = 1,544,804,416

Trademark Translation BICYGNALS Bai (34 in computer translator) 1 st tone - ‘–’ 掰, - BREAK APART 2 nd tone – ‘/’ 白,- WHITE, BRIGHT 3 rd tone – ‘V’ 百 – ONE HUNDRED 4 th tone – ‘ \ ’ 拜 – PRAY BI-CY-G-NA-L-S –34 X 34 X 34 X 34 X 34 X 34 = 1,544,804,416

Trademark Translation BICYGNALS Bai (34 in computer translator) 1 st tone - ‘–’ 掰, - BREAK APART 2 nd tone – ‘/’ 白,- WHITE, BRIGHT 3 rd tone – ‘V’ 百 – ONE HUNDRED 4 th tone – ‘ \ ’ 拜 – PRAY BI-CY-G-NA-L-S –34 X 34 X 34 X 34 X 34 X 34 = 1,544,804,416

Trademark Translation BICYGNALS Bai (34 in computer translator) 1 st tone - ‘–’ 掰, - BREAK APART 2 nd tone – ‘/’ 白,- WHITE, BRIGHT 3 rd tone – ‘V’ 百 – ONE HUNDRED 4 th tone – ‘ \ ’ 拜 – PRAY BI-CY-G-NA-L-S –34 X 34 X 34 X 34 X 34 X 34 = 1,544,804,416

Trademark Translation BICYGNALS Bai (34 in computer translator) 1 st tone - ‘–’ 掰, - BREAK APART 2 nd tone – ‘/’ 白,- WHITE, BRIGHT 3 rd tone – ‘V’ 百 – ONE HUNDRED 4 th tone – ‘ \ ’ 拜 – PRAY BI-CY-G-NA-L-S –34 X 34 X 34 X 34 X 34 X 34 = 1,544,804,416

Trademark Translation BICYGNALS Bai (34 in computer translator) 1 st tone - ‘–’ 掰, - BREAK APART 2 nd tone – ‘/’ 白,- WHITE, BRIGHT 3 rd tone – ‘V’ 百 – ONE HUNDRED 4 th tone – ‘ \ ’ 拜 – PRAY BI-CY-G-NA-L-S –34 X 34 X 34 X 34 X 34 X 34 = 1,544,804,416

Trademark Translation BICYGNALS Bai (34 in computer translator) 1 st tone - ‘–’ 掰, - BREAK APART 2 nd tone – ‘/’ 白,- WHITE, BRIGHT 3 rd tone – ‘V’ 百 – ONE HUNDRED 4 th tone – ‘ \ ’ 拜 – PRAY BI-CY-G-NA-L-S –34 X 34 X 34 X 34 X 34 X 34 = 1,544,804,416

Trademark Translation BICYGNALS Bai (34 in computer translator) 1 st tone - ‘–’ 掰, - BREAK APART 2 nd tone – ‘/’ 白,- WHITE, BRIGHT 3 rd tone – ‘V’ 百 – ONE HUNDRED 4 th tone – ‘ \ ’ 拜 – PRAY BI-CY-G-NA-L-S –34 X 34 X 34 X 34 X 34 X 34 = 1,544,804,416

Trademark Translation BICYGNALS Bai (34 in computer translator) 1 st tone - ‘–’ 掰, - BREAK APART 2 nd tone – ‘/’ 白,- WHITE, BRIGHT 3 rd tone – ‘V’ 百 – ONE HUNDRED 4 th tone – ‘ \ ’ 拜 – PRAY BI-CY-G-NA-L-S –34 X 34 X 34 X 34 X 34 X 34 = 1,544,804,416

Trademark Translation BICYGNALS Bai (34 in computer translator) 1 st tone - ‘–’ 掰, - BREAK APART 2 nd tone – ‘/’ 白,- WHITE, BRIGHT 3 rd tone – ‘V’ 百 – ONE HUNDRED 4 th tone – ‘ \ ’ 拜 – PRAY BI-CY-G-NA-L-S –34 X 34 X 34 X 34 X 34 X 34 = 1,544,804,416

Trademark Translation BICYGNALS – 百喜哥 –“ bai xi ge ” –100 happy older brothers

Trademark Translation BICYGNALS – 百喜哥 –“ bai xi ge ” –100 happy older brothers

Trademark Translation BICYGNALS – 百喜哥 –“ bai xi ge ” –100 happy older brothers

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China IP ‘From the Inside’ The Big Picture Chinese Politics Chinese Associate Chinese Translation Chinese Patent Examiner Chinese IP Enforcement

Chinese Patent Examiner New to the patent office –Hiring effort –22 month pendency Top graduates No practical experience Anxious to learn Protect public

Chinese Patent Examiner New to the patent office –Hiring effort –22 month pendency Top graduates No practical experience Anxious to learn Protect public

Chinese Patent Examiner New to the patent office –Hiring effort –22 month pendency Top graduates No practical experience Anxious to learn Protect public

Chinese Patent Examiner New to the patent office –Hiring effort –22 month pendency Top graduates No practical experience Anxious to learn Protect public

Chinese Patent Examiner New to the patent office –Hiring effort –22 month pendency Top graduates No practical experience Anxious to learn Protect public

Chinese Patent Examiner New to the patent office –Hiring effort –22 month pendency Top graduates No practical experience Anxious to learn Protect public

Chinese Patent Examiner New to the patent office –Hiring effort –22 month pendency Top graduates No practical experience Anxious to learn Protect public

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China IP ‘From the Inside’ The Big Picture Chinese Politics Chinese Associate Chinese Translation Chinese Patent Examiner Chinese IP Enforcement

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Chinese IP Enforcement Enforcement Getting Better Supreme Court Judge perspective AmCham IP Index Survey Summary

Supreme Court Judge perspective Supreme Court Judge He Zhonglin –Only 3% of cases are from foreigners –Foreigners win 92% of the time –“Please stop complaining and start taking action”

Supreme Court Judge perspective Supreme Court Judge He Zhonglin –Only 3% of cases are from foreigners –Foreigners win 92% of the time –“Please stop complaining and start taking action”

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Supreme Court Judge He Zhonglin –Only 3% of cases are from foreigners –Foreigners win 92% of the time –“Please stop complaining and start taking action”

Supreme Court Judge He Zhonglin –Only 3% of cases are from foreigners –Foreigners win 92% of the time –“Please stop complaining and start taking action”

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