Intellectual Property

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U.S. Government Report Looks at 5G Patent Filings, Assesses Level of Chinese Competition

Yesterday, the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) released a study on “Patenting Activity among 5G Technology Developers.” One key takeaway is that "[t]he findings of the report call into question claims that any single firm or country is 'winning' the 5G technology race."

Chinese Company Charged with Stealing Motorola Technology

The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has announced a federal indictment against the Chinese company Hytera Communications Corp. Ltd based on an allegation of "conspiracy to commit theft of trade secrets."

China Joins Two WIPO Treaties after Years of Preparation

China recently joined two key World Intellectual Property Organization' treaties, a move WIPO Director General Daren Tang called "an important development for the global IP ecosystem." After years of preparation, China has adopted changes in its domestic law system to bring it more in line with international

China's Supreme Court Says Patent Settlement Agreements May Violate Anti-Monopoly Law

China's Supreme People's Court recently ruled on a patent infringement lawsuit between AstraZenecaAB and Jiangsu Aosaikang Pharmaceutical Company. In this case, the Supreme Court discussed how patent settlement agreements may violate anti-monopoly law. China is not a common law system, so the court's rulings

FBI Director Gives Speech on "Countering Threats Posed by the Chinese Government Inside the U.S."

At a speech on Monday, FBI Director Christopher Wray offered remarks on the threats posed by the Chinese government to U.S. businesses and individuals, focusing heavily on issues of economic espionage.

Chinese Copyright Agency Urges No Exclusive Copyright for Digital Music Platforms

The National Copyright Administration of China (NCAC) recently met with major music companies, copyright holding companies, and digital music platforms, and asked the relevant parties to not sign exclusive copyright licensing agreements, unless in special circumstances. This is another signal sent by the Chinese government, after it cracked down on

Chinese Court Fines Apple for Copyright Infringement In Latest Round of Litigation

In a recent IP dispute, China’s Tianjin Binhai People’s Court ruled that American company Apple was responsible for unauthorized content published by third-party apps in the App Store. As a result, Apple was fined 12 million yuan (USD 1.9 million), according to a report [http://www.cs.
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