Main Considerations/Differences in IP Practices Between US and China

The following sections are included:Intellectual Property Trend in USIP Trend in ChinaAntitrust in China and USPatent Filing in China — The Changing LandscapeChinese patent system versus US patent systemChinese utility model versus US provisional applicationChinese utility model versus Chinese invention patentChinese utility model deserves attention — benefits and drawbacksChinese patent priority claiming versus US provisional applicationChinese design patent versus US design patentChinese government's subsidy to patent filings may end soonChecklist — differences between Chinese and US patent systemsComparing China and US IP Court SystemsDifferences in the court system — China's new IP CourtsChina's patent litigation procedure — lack of discovery processDifference in privileged communication and work productIP infringement damage awardChecklist — differences between the court systemsPatent Box — Lower Tax Rate for Income from Patented ProductsDifferences in Patent Eligibility for Software and Business MethodsComparison of IP law for softwareSubject matter eligibility comparisonInformation disclosure statement requirement comparisonComparison of third-party pre-issuance submission processPotential Changes to Chinese Patent LawChinese administrative authority in protection of patent rightChoice of patent enforcement forum in ChinaEmployment-related inventionIndirect infringement and ISP liabilitySEP issue