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Unique Aspects of U.S. Patent Protection by Thomas L. Irving
Ningling Wang
Finnegan, Henderson, Farabow, Garrett & Dunner, L.L.P.
Washington Office
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May 25, 2008
Previously published by China Legal Review on June 2007
Innovation powered by patent protection has been becoming a widely-spread slogan in China, especially for large Chinese enterprises and privately-owned high-tech companies. Major filing increases in the past few years are no doubt positive signs that Chinese companies value patent protection and that the Chinese government supports that protection. At the same time, scholars and commentators warn that, particularly for high value technology, the quality of patents far outweighs quantity, as strong patents provide patent owners leverage and competitive market advantages over their competitors, particularly in the U.S. market.
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The views expressed in this article are solely the views of the author and not Martindale-Hubbell. This article is intended for informational purposes only and is not legal advice or a substitute for consultation with a licensed legal professional in a particular case or circumstance. |
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