1992 Chinese Patent Law: a comparative study of the 1984 and 1992 laws

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The 1992 Chinese Patent Law contains 19 articles and is a significant improvement upon the 1984 Chinese Patent Law. Changes include more patentable items such as food, drugs and chemical products. Patent examination and application procedures have also been changed. The duration of protection has been extended and compulsory licensing is also possible. The new law fits the 1992 negotiations with the US.

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The patent reexamination procedure - a complete guide through the statutes, the rules and the caselaw

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The reexamination procedure for patents constitutes a successful alternative to lawsuits. The procedure was instituted in 1981, and it allows correction of mistakes made by the Patent and Trademark Office when a patent was granted. The procedure can be used either defensively or offensively. Patentees may use it in defense of prior art, or third parties may use it to attack a patent's protections.

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Commentary on the new Patent Act

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The 1952 Patent Act created new patent law and codified existing patent and case law. It became Title 35 of the United States Code, with three main parts. Part One covered the Patent Office, Part Two covered patent applications and Part Three covered the issuance of patents and the protection of patent rights.

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