Patent Invalidation Support in China

Strategic support for challenging or defending Chinese patent rights through validity analysis, prior-art review and CNIPA invalidation proceedings.

OVERVIEW

Patent Invalidation Services in China

Patent invalidation proceedings can be used to challenge the validity of a granted Chinese patent or to defend patent rights against a validity attack. Reehor IP combines claim-level validity analysis, targeted prior-art review and dispute strategy to support international clients before CNIPA.
PROCESS

Our Patent Invalidation Process

Four key stages from initial validity review through CNIPA proceedings

1. Case & Patent Review

Review the patent, relevant claims, prosecution history, dispute background and the client's objectives.

2. Prior-Art & Validity Analysis

Identify prior art and evaluate novelty, inventiveness and other potential grounds affecting the validity of the relevant claims.

3. Invalidation Strategy & Filing

Develop claim-specific invalidation or defense arguments and prepare the supporting evidence and procedural strategy.

4. CNIPA Proceedings

Coordinate written submissions, evidence, oral hearings and subsequent procedural developments before CNIPA.

BENEFITS

Why Choose Reehor IP

Claim-Level Validity Analysis

Validity is assessed claim by claim with attention to the grounds that can materially affect the dispute.

Targeted Prior-Art Strategy

Prior-art searching is focused on the technical features and legal issues most relevant to the challenged claims.

Coordinated Dispute Strategy

Invalidation strategy is considered together with infringement, litigation and broader commercial objectives.

PRICING

Patent Invalidation Scope & Fees

Fees depend on the number of claims, technical complexity, prior-art search requirements, evidence volume and procedural stage. Send us the patent and case information for an initial assessment and quotation.

Need to Challenge or Defend a Chinese Patent?

Send us the relevant patent, claims, dispute background and available prior art. We can assess the validity issues and recommend an appropriate invalidation strategy.