Long before Europe saw its first book or compass, China had already invented paper, movable type printing, gunpowder, and directional tools. Known as the Four Great Inventions, these breakthroughs ...

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The number of high-value invention patents held on the Chinese mainland had reached 2.29 million by the end of last year, ...

In considering where an invention was ‘completed’ the CNIPA’s invalidation raises issues for any company carrying out R&D in China, says Jennifer Che of Eagle IP. China and the US are similar in that ...

Based on the "role" that AI plays in the invention, AI-related patent applications are classified into 4 categories: AI algorithms or models themselves; functions or field applications based on AI ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A team of scientists in China worked on a significant innovation that can be used to fool the country's enemies during wars. The ...

The average ownership of high-value invention patents had reached 16 patents per 10,000 people in 2025, it noted. There were more than 4.2 million trademarks registered on the Chinese mainland last ...

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In an era where technology is rapidly evolving, innovations from around the world continue to push boundaries and redefine our perception of progress. Among these advancements, China’s AI and humanoid ...

Ling Ho, Audrey Shum and Kathryn Sanger explain how China's new Patent Law has affected the way commercial contracts should be drafted Long-awaited amendments to China’s Patent Act came into force on ...

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According to the China National Intellectual Property Administration (CNIPA), the number of valid invention patents held on the Chinese mainland had reached 5.32 million by the end of 2025. The ...