Amendment of Implementation Regulations of Patent Law to be considered

On February 27, the draft amendment of "Implementation Regulations of Patent Law of People's Republic of China" was submitted to the State Council for consideration.

The Implementation Regulations are supporting administrative rules and regulations for the Patent Law, and is of great significance for the enforcement of Patent Law and operation of patent system.

Now the State Council is soliciting public opinions by March 31, 2009. Legislative Affairs Office of the State Council will revise the draft and propose to the State Council for approval. The amendment will be enacted after deliberation of State Council.

(Source：SIPO.gov.cn)

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