Catch-up plans underway as the robot era arrives2014-12-01

From loading goods in a warehouse to automatic assembly and painting on a production line, robots have got it covered.


Ceramics trading portal starts fight against piracy2014-12-01

Officials in Jingdezhen are making more efforts to protect the ancient cultural heritage.


Jaguar plans action over unauthorised imitation2014-12-01

Car maker Jaguar Land Rover is planning to take action against a Chinese rival.


Crocs defends trademark after Lidl claim2014-12-01

International retailer Lidl has failed in its attempt to thwart shoe brand Crocs from trademarking the design of its shoes.


Warning issued over counterfeit Disney bracelets2014-12-01

Parents have been issued with a warning in the run up to Christmas.


Norton Rose bolsters German IP office2014-12-01

International IP law firm Norton Rose Fulbright has recruited a partner to its Frankfurt office.


DC Comics targets Valencia CF over 'Batman' logo2014-12-01

Publishing company DC comics has targeted Spanish football team Valencia over claims.


MPAA donates $1m to university piracy study2014-12-01

The Motion Picture Association of America has donated more than $900,000.


New Trends Witnessed in Counterfeiting in China2014-12-01

China will continue to the fight against intellectual property infringements and counterfeiting.


Selected Chinese Patent Cases: Translated into English2014-12-01

The Commercial Press launched a cultural exchange program.



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