Kilpatrick Townsend recently held its semi-annual KTIPS (Kilpatrick Townsend Intellectual Property Seminar) in San Francisco. Firm attorneys led two days of interactive discussions with clients on the latest developments in intellectual property law and any impact on the legal and business landscapes, potential challenges and opportunities, possible legislative reforms, and more. Charles Gray and Wendy Gu’s session – “How to Effectively Leverage the Chinese Patent System to Further Your Company’s Interests in China and Beyond” – covered various aspects of the Chinese patent system, including patent application processes, invalidation procedures, and enforcement mechanisms. They addressed the challenges associated with patent enforcement within China and demonstrated how Chinese patents can play a strategic role in international enforcement and defense. By comparing the Chinese system with the U.S., they illuminated how these differences can be turned into advantages, thereby effectively leveraging the Chinese patent system to further your company’s interests in China and beyond.