Patent

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Expired Patents

Drug makers can usually protect their patent rights for a limited time. In some countries the renewal of patents is not permitted. Global companies that wish to place their drugs in foreign markets should learn about the patent laws of the host country and take the proper steps to register their patents there. This may… Read More »Expired Patents

Hitachi Metals’ Actions Hinder Chinese Rare Earth Companies’ Expansion

Under the Chinese law patent extensions are not allowed. Twelve Chinese companies have formed an alliance to bring a lawsuit against Japan’s Hitachi Metals. The Chinese firms believe that Hitachi Metals owns patents that infringe on their intellectual property rights. Furthermore, they have extended the expiration of their patents to 2029. The Chinese rivals have… Read More »Hitachi Metals’ Actions Hinder Chinese Rare Earth Companies’ Expansion

A Patent Application in Japan

Anyone who is familiar with the Japanese patent law knows that under the system trials can be classified into two categories, “Ex Parte Appeals” and “Inter Partes Trials”. When foreigners register a patent in Japan they must be very careful about the information they submit. They must do their best to find top-quality patent translation… Read More »A Patent Application in Japan

Foreign-Language Patents

Competitors in any industry keep a close eye on each other to prevent patent infringements. This point is especially true for companies like Apple that carry unique line of products. Companies based in other countries that have decided to sue an American firm in the United States must seek patent translation services for all the… Read More »Foreign-Language Patents