Regulatory Updates
Regulatory updates and legal changes affecting IP in China
China Trademark Law Revision 2026: Key Changes for International Brands
China adopted a revised Trademark Law on June 26, 2026. The new law will take effect on January 1, 2027 and introduces important changes concerning trademark use, bad-faith filings, dynamic marks and opposition procedures.
CNIPA Guidelines on AI-Related Inventions: What Foreign Applicants Need to Know
CNIPA has clarified its examination standards for AI-related inventions through its 2024 guidance and amendments to the Patent Examination Guidelines effective January 1, 2026.
China’s Fourth Patent Law Amendment: Key Changes for Foreign Applicants
China’s fourth Patent Law amendment took effect on June 1, 2021, followed by revised Implementing Regulations on January 20, 2024. The reforms strengthened patent term compensation, design protection and patent enforcement.