Published: 8/1/16
Publication: Lexology
The Supreme Court of China (SPC) has recently published a new judicial interpretation with regards to the applicability of relevant laws when patent infringement cases are handled, which took effect from April 1, 2016. It is a further development of SPC’s judicial interpretation on the trial of patent infringement cases. The first part of the interpretation has been implemented since January 1st, 2010, and has been an important source of authority for lower courts in dealing with patent infringement cases. This second part covers more aspects of the patent litigations and would likely produce significant impacts on patent litigation practice.