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Changing Attitudes to IP and Product Quality Issues in China - Part 2

“I have a patent in the UK. Can’t I use that to stop infringers in China?” As in most jurisdictions, registered IP (trademark and patent) protection is territorial – if you do not register in China with the appropriate Chinese authorities you... ...full story at Success Stories

from Success Stories on Tue, Jun 02 2009

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