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Why changes to China’s design patent law are a big deal

Charlotte Kilpatrick
June 10, 2021
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Sources say updates to the Chinese Patent Law regarding design patents are likely to bring in a wave of new filings, and a surge in litigation along with it

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Charlotte Kilpatrick
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Charlotte reports on patent-related issues. She often covers the European market, focusing on developments including FRAND, licensing and trade secrets. She is particularly interested in how new technologies affect IP challenges in the pharmaceutical industry.
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