11 December 2025FeaturesPatentsXiao Jin

The unusual patent case that reshaped China’s enforcement deadlines

A unique case in which the Supreme People’s Court heard an infringement complaint involving a questionable patent has led to a more flexible approach to enforcement timeframes, says Xiao Jin of CCPIT Patent and Trademark Law Office.

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