The State Intellectual Property Office (“SIPO”) recorded an 18% increase of patent applications from 2008 numbers. From statistical data outlined on the SIPO’s website, 976,686 patent applications were received for the year 2009, where as 828,328 were received for 2008. The figure is the cumulative total for invention patents, utility models, and design patents, including …
International branded drinks are being targeted by counterfeiters, as foreign brands increase in popularity in China. The whiskey industry in particular has come under attack from counterfeiters. Currently, Chivas Regal is the leading imported whiskey in China. The Chinese Trade Mark Office (“CMTO”) having recognised the importance of the brand protected both ‘Chivas Regal’ and …
China continues in its efforts to encourage a green and healthier environment through the promotion of the use of clean-energy vehicles. With clean-energy vehicles receiving the full backing of the Chinese government, it is predicted that the relevant industries associated with these vehicles will prosper and benefit greatly. These industries will range from power companies, …
There are recent talks about Beijing diverting seawater from nearby provinces as an immediate solution to supplying the capital city with a much needed water supply. Seawater is not the number one choice for Beijing, but a delay of the massive diversion projects has forced key decision makers to come up with a quick and …
“When the well is dry, we know the worth of water.” Benjamin Franklin, Poor Richards Almanac There are recent talks about Beijing diverting seawater from nearby provinces as an immediate solution to supplying the capital city with a much needed water supply. Seawater is not the number one choice for Beijing, but a delay of …
Cracking down on the access of pornographic and vulgar content has always been a priority concern for the Chinese authorities. In further attempts to reduce the access of such disturbing materials, suggestions have been raised for legislation to be put in place to ban children under the age of 12 from using mobile phone devices. …
Cracking down on the access of pornographic and vulgar content has always been a priority concern for the Chinese authorities. In further attempts to reduce the access of such disturbing materials, suggestions have been raised for legislation to be put in place to ban children under the age of 12 from using mobile phone devices. …
Beijing, China, January 28, 2010 — Experts from the Chinese mainland and Taiwan held their first talks in Beijing Tuesday, January 26, 2010, to pave the way for the long-awaited Economic Cooperation Framework Agreement (ECFA). According to a statement released after the meeting, experts from both sides agreed that the basic content of the pact …
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China continues in its efforts to encourage a green and healthier environment through the promotion of the use of clean-energy vehicles. With clean-energy vehicles receiving the full backing of the Chinese government, it is predicted that the relevant industries associated with these vehicles will prosper and benefit greatly. These industries will range from power companies, …
As of 2010, foreign security firms are now allowed in China for general security services only, such as guarding of residential and office complexes. The regulation was issued by the State Council on October 13, 2009 and took effect on January 1, 2010. A spokesman for the Legislative Affairs Office of the State Council said …
