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China paces the world in PCT filing for three consecutive years
February 23, 2022
China remained the largest user of the International patent applications filed via WIPO's Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT) in 2021.
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Shanghai gives awards to top examples of IP pledge financing
February 21, 2022
Shanghai city in East China on Feb 16 announced its top 10 examples of intellectual property pledge financing or IP pledge financing in 2021, with an awards ceremony held to celebrate their achievements.
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Shanghai beefs up IP efforts to protect Olympic symbols
February 16, 2022
Shanghai city in East China has been beefing up its efforts to protect Olympic symbols since the Beijing 2022 Olympic Winter Games kicked off on Feb 4.
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Hard-to-get mascot proof of IPR efforts
February 15, 2022
The overwhelming demand for Bing Dwen Dwen merchandise has demonstrated China's determination to protect Olympic symbols, officials and legal professional said.
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China joins WIPO's Hague System
February 9, 2022
In a landmark development for intellectual property protection, on Feb 5, China joined the Hague System of the World Intellectual Property Organization, or WIPO, bringing the total number of member countries to 94.
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Marrakesh Treaty for print-disabled people effective in China from May
February 9, 2022
China on Feb 5 handed the ratification paper of the Marrakesh Treaty to Facilitate Access to Published Works for Persons Who Are Blind, Visually Impaired or Otherwise Print Disabled to the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO).
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Shanghai sees IP development indicators gain in 2021
January 27, 2022
East China's Shanghai city last year granted 32,900 invention patents, an increase of 35.74 percent year-on-year.
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China issues GI protection, application plan for 2021-2025 period
January 24, 2022
China has recently issued a major plan on geographical indications (GIs) for the 14th Five-Year Plan period (2021-2025), highlighting six indicators for GI protection and application, according to the country's top intellectual property regulator.