Chivas toasting court judgment on copycats2012-09-01

After three years of legal wrangling, the Hangzhou intermediate court recently found two Shandong companies guilty of infringing on the trademark of Chivas Regal and ordered them to pay 500,000 yuan ($78.650)in damages.


Trademark Law: 30 years of influence and impact2012-09-01

Trademarks have had an enormous impact on business over the past three decades, noted senior officials at a symposium to mark the 30-year anniversary of the Trademark Law of China.


IP Scene (2012-8-8)2012-08-08

Intellectual property protection news around the nation.


Breaking the mold to protect copyrights2012-08-08

Twelve bronze sculpture molds were smashed to pieces by their creators during a ceremony on July 30 to show the artists' resolve in protecting copyrights.


Executives: IP pivotal in 'Creative Hangzhou'2012-08-08

Companies in Hangzhou increasingly view intellectual property protection as a business incentive rather than defensive requirement, according to executives of manufacturing companies headquartered in the city.


IP Scene (2012-8-1)2012-08-01

Intellectual property protection news around the nation.


Chinese companies need to know and use their IP rights2012-08-01

The innovation capacity and intellectual property rights environment of emerging countries, such as China and India, are improving sharply, noted Gan Shaoning.



The J-Innovation

Steve Jobs died the month that the latest Nobel Prize winners were announced. The coincidence lends itself to speculation about inevitability.

Volunteer team bails out busy court

Government supports unique intellectual property fund

IP service providers showcase products

Experts call for standardization of IP services