Our principal, Ms. Pauli Wong, delivered a talk titled “Bright Ideas, Strong Barriers: A Patenting Masterclass” to members of the Hong Kong Christian. The audience valued the talk and asked thoughtful questions. Pauli was impressed by HKCS’s innovative drive to provide holistic quality services to the society. She enjoyed presenting and was happy to share her insights and experiences with everyone. She looks forward to giving similar talks to other organizations in the future to raise awareness about intellectual property among the HK community.
我們過去活動
Recommended Insights
What is the difference between an Invention Patent and a Utility Model Patent?
2021年8月13日There are two types of patent protection in China. Invention patents (similar to a US utility patent) have a term of 20 years from the date of filing and may be granted for both methods and products. Utility model patents (similar to a petty patent) may be granted in China for technical solutions that relate […]
閱讀更多 >
China Releases Draft Examination Guidelines for the new Patent Law
2020年12月4日The Chinese Patent Office (CNIPA) is moving forward at breakneck speeds aiming to get all the necessary pieces in place for the June 1, 2021 date when the new 4th Amendment of the Patent Law will come into effect. Most recently, this means a flurry of drafts coming out from CNIPA, including, but not limited […]
閱讀更多 >
How to Protect a Crystal Form (Polymorph) Patent in China
2025年6月4日Crystalline forms are critical to pharmaceutical patents, offering extended protection for improved stability, bioavailability, or manufacturability. However, securing such patents in China has grown increasingly difficult due to the China National Intellectual Property Administration (CNIPA)’s strict patentability criteria. Unlike the U.S. or Europe, where structural novelty or problem-solving utility may suffice, China demands quantifiable evidence of […]
閱讀更多 >
Do Invention and UM Patents Filed on the Same Day Rise and Fall Together?
2021年8月19日Snippets of Court Cases, Provisions, and Key Observations about China’s IP Landscape Seminal Cases by the SPC Recently, the Intellectual Property Division of the Supreme People's Court (SPC) issued a list of seminal (精品) cases. Although China is not a case law country, such seminal cases issued by the SPC have high guiding impact for […]
閱讀更多 >