2011 report on publication of professional IP articles in China2013-01-08

In order to establish comprehensive understandings of intellectual property studies and researches in China,


Twin buildings appeared in Beijing and Chongqing2012-10-31

Is the astonishing resemblance between the “Meiquan 22nd Century” in Chongqing and the Wangjing SOHO in Beijing merely a coincidence or are there unknown factors behind the scene?


Beijing Treaty on Audiovisual Performances2012-10-31

On June 26th, the Diplomatic Conference on the Protection of Audiovisual Performances was concluded in Beijing. 721 delegates from 154 WIPO member countries and 48 international organizations attended the conference.


Experts' Opinions2012-03-12

In China's judicial practice, the standard of “access plus substantial similarity” has always been adhered to.


The EIT Project: a relay race of technical patent exchange2012-03-12

In China, it has always been a major problem to work and commercialize the patent technologies, and particularly so for universities and research institutions. The problem is worse, when a military college is involved


"Sound Trademark" on the Fire2012-03-12

On September 2nd, 2011, the Legislative Affairs Office of the State Council of China issued the Trademark Law of the People's Republic of China (Amendments Exposure Draft) to solicit opinions from all circles of the society


A good combination of IP and Chinese painting and calligraphy2012-03-12

From Dec ember 13th to 18th, 2011, the "Intellectual Property Forum on Chinese Painting and Calligraphy & Chinese Contemporary Painting and Calligraphy Exhibition" was held


Who "solves" domain name disputes?2012-01-06

The domain name dispute over the use of mercer.com.cn came to an end after four years of settlement negotiation.


Question on the inclusion of "bad faith" as constitutive requirement in domain name dispute resolution in China2012-01-06

In China, domain name disputes are resolved in accordance with China Internet Network Information Center (CNNIC)"s Domain Name Dispute Resolution Policy (DNDRP)



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