TIPO Launches New Inquiry System for Patent and Trademark Certificates and Rights
TIPO has made available the "Inquiry System for Patent and Trademark Certificates and Rights" service since 2017, allowing users to search the latest rights status using an array of search criteria, such as certificate number, application number, rights holders/agents, publication date, and patent title or trademark name. Additionally, users can scan QR codes on patent and trademark certificates for immediate access to information.
China Sees Patents, Trademarks Filed by Foreign Entities Rise
China recorded a stable growth of patents and trademarks applied by foreign entities last year, showing intellectual property was playing a bigger role in promoting the country's high-quality opening-up, IP regulators said.
Green Energy Projects Booming All Around the Country
Baihetan Hydropower Plant was all systems go on December 20, joining a host of water power plants strewn on the Chin-sha River (Wudongde, Xiluodu, Xiangjiaba plants) and Yangtze River (Gezhouba, Three Gorges) to shape the largest clean energy corridor in the world. As one of the national mega projects sending power from west to east, Baihetan's operation will incessantly deliver clean energy power to Jiangsu Province and Zhejiang Province, aiding the social and economic development of the Yangtze River Delta.
Online Manual “Top 10 Internet Copyright Case Studies” is Now Available!
Recent developments in digital technology have introduced new and diverse uses of internet copyrights, e.g., P2P, embedded links, set top boxes, APP, etc. As the scope of use for copyrights has increased, related controversies and disputes have also ensued. To help copyright holders better understand how to protect their copyrights and users better understand legal copyright use, TIPO has compiled a list of judicial rulings in the past ten years regarding internet copyright issues.
New Upgrades to TIPO’s Digital Services – Online Certificates for Patents and Trademarks Available from 2023
To ensure TIPO offers more comprehensive digital services that better align with global trends, TIPO plans to offer online certificates for patents and trademarks from January 2023. The paperless process will make it more convenient for right holders to obtain and save their certificates, as well as reduce the cost of printing and mailing paper copies – a beneficial step towards achieving sustainable development goals of conserving energy and reducing carbon emissions.
