IP scene - Jan 272016-01-27

IP news from Beijing, Shanghai, Liaoning, Sichuan,and Guangdong.


County explores new markets for tieguanyin2016-01-27

The trademark for Anxi Tieguanyin, a premium oolong tea in China, is undergoing a major overseas registration campaign.


China now world's third LED lighting technology owner2016-01-20

An LED lighting project conducted by Nanchang University and LatticePower Corp in Jiangxi province was awarded the 2015 National Technology Invention Prize (First-Class) earlier this month.


WeChat committed to active copyright protection2016-01-20

The immense popularity of the social media app WeChat has brought increasing intellectual property challenges, according to a report released by the developer last week.


Shoemaker, Disney team up to target young buyers2016-01-20

China's time-honored shoemaker Neiliansheng recently announced it will work with Walt Disney Co to launch a new series of shoes that target the younger generation of consumers.


Counterfeit Disney products target of trademark campaign2016-01-13

As the US-based Walt Disney Co prepares to open a new theme park in Shanghai this year, China is carrying out a trademark protection campaign specifically designed for the iconic company.


Automakers lead tech companies in autonomous cars2016-01-13

High-tech companies are far from catching up with traditional automakers in the research and development of self-driving technologies.


IP scene - Jan 132016-01-13

IP news from Beijing, Shandong, Guangdong, Zhejiang and Guizhou.


Trending trademark attracts many bids2016-01-06

Wang Chao from Zhengzhou, Henan province, has received many calls from strangers since early December, asking to buy a trademark he owns


Chinese dramas go global2016-01-06

The Legend of Miyue is one of the most recent Chinese TV dramas to be screened overseas. Exportation of Chinese TV drama copyrights has been on the rise.



The J-Innovation

Steve Jobs died the month that the latest Nobel Prize winners were announced. The coincidence lends itself to speculation about inevitability.

Volunteer team bails out busy court

Government supports unique intellectual property fund

IP service providers showcase products

Experts call for standardization of IP services