Intellectual Property
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EU Files WTO Panel Requests against China on Lithuanian Trade Restrictions and Patents
Earlier this year, the EU requested consultations with China at the WTO on two separate matters, related to allegations about China's trade restrictions imposed on Lithuania and about restrictions on EU companies going to a foreign court to protect and use their patents. Today, the EU announced that
U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission Weighs In on Anti-Suit Injunctions
In the annual report of the U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission issued yesterday, the Commission assessed and made recommendations on the issue of "anti-suit injunctions" issued by Chinese courts to enforce patents.
China Updates Lists of IP Demonstration and Pilot Cities
China's National Intellectual Property Administration (NIPA) updated the lists of demonstration and pilot cities for intellectual property rights (IPR) protection, part of its effort to enhance IPR protection and promote IP.
Chinese IP Regulator Rules on First Batch of Patent Disputes under New Authority
China's National Intellectual Property Administration (NIPA) recently ruled on two patent infringement disputes, the first of its kind under the agency's new authority to review major patent disputes.
UK Government Blocks University from Licensing Vision-Sensing Technology to Chinese Company
Last week, the UK Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy published a notice of final order that, based on national security concerns, blocked a Chinese company from licensing vision sensing technology from a UK university.
Biden Administration Officials, Agencies Criticize Chinese Influence, Technology Theft
Last week, two key U.S. government offices, along with a British counterpart, weighed in on issues related to Chinese coercive influence and theft of U.S. technology.
Chinese IP Agency Kicks Off Work to Create IP "Highlands"
China's National Intellectual Property Administration (NIPA) recently announced a plan to establish demonstration zones for intellectual property rights (IPR) protection by 2025.