IP News_AFD China Intellectual Property

2026-07-31

China Publishes Revised Patent Priority Examination Measures

On 30 July 2026, the China National Intellectual Property Administration (CNIPA) published the revised Measures for Priority Examination of Patent Applications, which will take effect on 1 September 2026. The current version in force, published in 2017, w

2026-06-27

China Released New Trademark Law – Effective 1 January 2027

On 26 June 2026, the legislative body of China formally passed and released the revised Trademark Law, which is scheduled to enter into force on 1 January 2027.

2026-05-12

China Releases 2025 Typical IP Cases

On April 20, 2026, the Supreme People's Court of China held a press conference as part of Intellectual Property Publicity Week and released a set of typical IP cases decided by courts in 2025. Case 1 Administrative Case on Distinctiveness of a Phrase Mark

2026-05-08

CNIPA Releases 2025 Typical Cases of Trademark Administrative Protection

To strengthen intellectual property protection, improve the quality and efficiency of administrative enforcement, deter infringing activities, and foster a better business and innovation environment, the China National Intellectual Property Administration

2026-05-07

CNIPA Releases 2025 Typical Cases of Patent Administrative Protection