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Patent Law of the People's Republic of China (2020 Amendment)

Summary

Significant update to Chinese patent law introducing punitive damages and extending the duration of design patents.

Rights & Rules

  • 01.
    The right to exclusive exploitation of an invention, utility model, or design
  • 02.
    Right to demand punitive damages for intentional infringement

Penalties

  • 01.
    Statutory damages up to 5,000,000 RMB
  • 02.
    Punitive damages up to five times the calculated loss or gain
  • 03.
    Confiscation of illegal income and tools used for infringement

Verified Citations

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