1. Global Patent Application & Prosecution

Domestic Applications: Starting from the technical disclosure, we conduct patentability searches and analyses in line with technical features and patent law requirements. We draft precise claims, specifications and drawings, and efficiently respond to office actions to maximize protection for technical solutions.

PCT International Applications: We develop PCT filing strategies, draft and file documents for the international phase, advise on the timing and portfolio planning for national phase entry, and coordinate with local agents worldwide for translation and filing.

Overseas National Phase Applications: Covering major jurisdictions including the United States, EU, Japan, South Korea, Southeast Asia and other key regions. We provide services including compliance with local patent laws, priority management, coordination with local agents, and response to office actions.

International Design Registration: We handle multi-jurisdiction industrial design registrations under the Hague System to simplify procedures and reduce costs.

2. Patent Legal Status Maintenance

Annual Fee Management: We establish a patent annuity monitoring system with a 6-month advance warning for payment deadlines. We offer annuity payment, late fee remission applications and patent right restoration services to avoid unintentional patent termination.

Recordation Changes: We handle changes to patent owners, addresses, agencies and other bibliographic items to ensure accurate and up-to-date patent legal status.

Patent Pledge & Preservation: We assist with patent pledge registration for corporate financing, and handle legal matters related to patent preservation to maintain right stability during litigation.

3. Patent Dispute Resolution

Reexamination & Invalidity: We draft reexamination requests and submit evidence in response to CNIPA rejections to seek restoration of rights. We represent clients in patent invalidation petitions and responses, and challenge the validity of opposing patents through prior art searches and legal analysis.

Infringement Litigation & Administrative Enforcement: We conduct infringement analysis, preserve infringement evidence, and represent clients in patent infringement civil litigations. We assist in filing administrative enforcement complaints with market supervision authorities to promptly stop infringing activities.

Customs Recordation & Border Enforcement: We handle IP customs recordation, monitor infringing imports and exports, and assist customs in seizure and disposal to block the circulation of infringing goods.

4. Patent Strategy & Operation

Patent Portfolio Planning: Based on corporate technology roadmaps and market strategies, we develop forward-looking patent layouts, including core patent wall construction, defensive peripheral patent arrangements, and design-around advice.

Early Warning & Risk Clearance: We regularly monitor competitors’ patent portfolios and identify potential infringement risks. We provide FTO (Freedom to Operate) analyses to remove legal obstacles for product launches and R&D activities.

Patent Valuation & Transactions: We assess patent value through multiple approaches including market approach, cost approach and income approach. We assist clients in patent licensing, assignment, investment in kind and other transactions, design transaction structures and draft legal documents.

Patent Pools & Standard Essential Patents (SEPs): We participate in the establishment and operation of patent pools, handle FRAND (Fair, Reasonable and Non-Discriminatory) licensing negotiations for SEPs, and represent clients in SEP-related litigation and arbitration.