China: Licensing & Syndication

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How To Divide Rights And Obligations For Jointly Filed Patent Applications
In the knowledge-based economy, technical innovation drives market competition, leading enterprises to adopt commissioned and cooperative development models to integrate external resources and achieve collaborative innovation. This article systematically examines the legal framework governing patent application rights in joint R&D arrangements, analyzing how parties' rights and obligations differ across development stages from initial research through patent maintenance.
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AFD China
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国務院常務会議、「知的財産権保護・活用『十五五』計画」を採択
会議では、制度上の不足を早急に補うため、関連法令の制定・改正・廃止や法解釈を加速するとともに、関連政策を充実させ、イノベーションを支える知財保護環境の整備を進める方針を示した。また、質の高い知的財産の創出と活用を促進するため、権益配分制度の改革や政策・市場
China IP
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Kangxin
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Beyond De-risking: How European Companies Can Develop New Technologies In China
European companies are deepening technology investments in China through three distinct paradigms of intellectual property management, moving beyond simple market access arrangements to genuine co-creation. This strategic shift demonstrates how advanced IP governance systems enable firms to benefit from China's innovation ecosystem while maintaining technological sovereignty, transforming geopolitical challenges into competitive advantages through controlled engagement rather than withdrawal.
China IP
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Rouse
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国家知識産権局、2026年全国特許調査を実施へ
China's National Intellectual Property Administration has launched a comprehensive 2026 nationwide patent survey targeting approximately 13,000 patent holders and 40,000 valid patents across 27 provinces. The survey will examine patent creation, protection, utilization, commercialization rates, infringement cases, high-value compensation, industry-academia collaboration, and overseas patent activities to inform intellectual property policy development.
China IP
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Kangxin
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広州で知財海外展開マッチング会　香港の専門機関が本土企業を支援
A business matching event in Guangzhou brought together Chinese mainland enterprises and Hong Kong intellectual property professionals to facilitate overseas expansion strategies. The event featured expert presentations on Hong Kong's business environment, IP risk management, cross-border dispute resolution, and global patent acquisition strategies, alongside over 30 one-on-one consultation sessions between mainland companies and Hong Kong IP service institutions.
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Kangxin
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