Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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37778 | World Patent Information | 2016 | 12 Pages |
Abstract
This article explores the multitude of Chinese utility model filings both from a statistical as well as from a legal standpoint. Both assignee and IPC analysis are used to gain insights into filing patterns and practices. A comparison of Chinese, German, and Japanese utility model laws show similarities and differences between the statutes and practices in these countries.
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Authors
Bernd Wolter, Oliver Pfaffenzeller,