Today we were happy to host several lawyers representing China Patent Agent (H.K.) Ltd, including Mr. Hong LUO, Mr. Longzhi YIN, Mr. Jianzhong YANG, Ms. Limei LIU and Ms. Tiffany LO. We discussed several specific ongoing and recent cases, and also received updates on the new airport current under construction in Beijing.

After attending the APPA’s 50th Anniversary celebration here in Tokyo, Ms. Andrea Fong and Ms. Shireen So from the firm WILKINSON & GRIST (HK) visited our office. We exchanged information and ideas about the recently held and upcoming international meetings such as INTA and APAA, among other topics.

Ms. Jiang Ling and Ms. Yang Fan from KING & WOOD MALLESONS (China) visited our office. They clarified for us some of the upcoming changes to the Trademark Law in China that are slated to take effect on November 1, 2019. We also discussed a variety of other topics such as non-use cancellation actions, lawsuits and the re-filing of applications.