Event: The Information Industry in China: What YOU Want and Need to Know
This event is on June 13, which is when many of us will be in Seattle. However, you may know of someone who would be interested in it.
The Information Industry in China: What YOU Want and Need to Know
China cannot be ignored. It is predicted that by the year 2050 it will have the world’s largest Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and could surpass the U.S. as early as 2039. The percentage of Chinese-language articles and patents is already increasing while the percentage of similar English language documents is in decline. And the China online service, Baidu.com, Inc., has 5.2% of the worldwide search engine market - third only to Google and Yahoo! What does this mean for you as an information or information technology provider or even as a librarian or information professional who has to provide access to the world’s key information? This seminar will provide an interactive and intimate setting to learn about current trends in the Chinese Information Industry, the opportunities and challenges that it offers, and the requirements for success in that geographic arena. The resources available for intellectual property protection and enforcement will also be presented and discussed with ample time for asking questions throughout the program.
Hi,
I read the article on your blog and found it very interesting and informative. Since your articles throws light on Intellectual Property issues,I think you will also be interested in a recent study that we conducted on the China patent landscape. The study talks about the changes that took place in the Chinese patent system in the past 20 years. The article ‘Patenting Landscape in China’ depicts the change in patent filing trends by Chinese companies and its impact on the Chinese IP legal system.
Our research shows that Chinese companies have started realizing the importance of protecting their Intellectual Property. China has developed its legal structure to resolve issues related to patent infringement. The year-on-year increase in patent filings in the past 20 year is 25.1 percent for domestic companies and 4.5 percent for international companies. This indicates the increasing awareness towards patents in domestic Chinese companies. In 2007, 62.4 percent of all 20 year patent applications were filed by domestic companies.
In our study we have also looked at patent-related lawsuits involving international companies. According to the No. 1 Intermediate People’s Court of Beijing, foreign parties have won 60 percent of these cases. We have also analyzed the famous Chint vs. Schneider case, pointing out some important considerations that international companies filing patents in China should take into account.
The following is the link to view the article:
http://www.evalueserve.com/Media-And-Reports/WhitePapers.aspx
Regards,
Rupali
Posted by: Rupali Karlupia | Monday, June 16, 2008 at 00:16