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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.
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RCEP takes effect, IP claims the biggest coverage
January 19, 2022
As the chapter with the most contents and biggest coverage in the RCEP, the chapter on intellectual property reflects not only China's efforts in global IP governance, but constantly improvement of regional IP protection.
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Taking stock of China's IP drive
January 18, 2022
Innovation is the first engine for development. In recent years, China has recorded impressive development in intellectual property and made historic achievements.