Each year the number of utility model patent applications went up, and the CNIPA began to grasp the quality! The examination for the utility models is now more strict and the examination period has been extended to 7-14 months. The “utility model 100% grantation” circulating in the industry will eventually become the past.

On June 3^rd, Shenzhen General Chamber of Commerce and Sunshine IP International held a theme forum on “How to Strengthen IP Protection and Application” at Shenzhen Business Service Center.

Trademark registration facilitation reform takes another action! Recently, Trademark Office of National Intellectual Property Administration, PRC will adjust trademark registration fees standards, and reduce several trademark registration fees from July 1^st, 2019 according to the notice of the National Development and Reform Commission and the Ministry of Finance on Lowering the Rates of Some Administrative Fees.

On April 23, 2019, the Tenth Session of the Standing Committee of the 13th National People's Congress passed a decision to amend the Trademark Law of the People's Republic of China. The revised Trademark Law will be implemented on November 1, 2019. This amendment strengthens the protection of intellectual property rights, guides the positive development of the industry, and returns the trademark to its essence and value.