The Utility Model System in China
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Utility model is a cost-effective way to protect your intellectual property in China. It has advantages of being fast, cost-saving and high granting rate. But it should be note that the protection period for utility models...more
The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office has announced that it will defer application fees for certain inventions relating to the fight against COVID-19. In its September 16 announcement, the PTO acknowledged its role in...more
Low-cost patent applications may cost quality. It’s no secret that many more clients than in the past are demanding that their outside patent counsel prepare patent applications at a lower cost—often far lower—than their...more