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Third Revision of the “Implementing Regulations of the Patent Law of the People's Republic of China" - Open Patent Licensing

In order to ensure the effective implementation of the newly revised Patent Law, further improve China's patent protection system, and align with relevant international rules,
18 November 2024

Third Revision of the “Implementing Regulations of the Patent Law of the People's Republic of China" - Patent Certificate, Patent Register, and Patent Evaluation Report

In order to ensure the effective implementation of the newly revised Patent Law, further improve China's patent protection system,
18 November 2024

Third Revision of the “Implementing Regulations of the Patent Law of the People's Republic of China" – Reexamination and Invalidation

In order to ensure the effective implementation of the newly revised Patent Law, further improve China's patent protection system,
18 November 2024

Third Revision of the “Implementing Regulations of the Patent Law of the People's Republic of China" - Filing Procedures, Incorporation by Reference, and Priority System

In order to adapt to the changing demands of the new market development, further improve China's patent protection system,
18 November 2024

Third Revision of the “Implementing Regulations of the Patent Law of the People's Republic of China" – Compensation for Patent Term

In order to ensure the effective implementation of the newly revised Patent Law, further improve China's patent protection system,
18 November 2024

Third Revision of the “Implementing Regulations of the Patent Law of the People's Republic of China" - Deferred Examination

In order to adapt to the changing demands of the new market development, further improve China's patent protection system,
18 November 2024

Third Revision of the Implementing Regulations of the Patent Law of People's Republic of China (PRC) - Substantive Examination

In order to ensure the effective implementation of the newly revised Patent Law, further improve China's patent protection system,
18 November 2024

Third Revision of the “Implementing Regulations of the Patent Law of the People's Republic of China" – Design Patent Applications

In order to adapt to the changing demands of the new market development, further improve China's patent protection system,
18 November 2024

Invention Patent Term Can Now Be Extended Through Compensation

In today's era of innovation-driven development, patents are not just the embodiment of innovators’ wisdom but also significant weapons in market competition.
18 November 2024
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In March 2024, AFD China partnered with the Capital Intellectual Property Services Association for the sixth time to fund impoverished rural students

Life is full of ups and downs, unexpected turns and unpredictable events. If you ask me how to find hope in despair and grow resilient in adversity, I think you at least need a strong heart filled with sunshine.
18 November 2024
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In February 2024, AFD China Continued to Fund Rehabilitation of Children with Cerebral Palsy through the Phoenix Public Welfare Program

In 2023, the first year when the epidemic gradually receded, people were no longer irritated by frequent home stays, and life gradually returned to normal.
18 November 2024
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In January 2024, AFD China and China Changjiang River Charity Foundation Joined Hands Again to "Let the Swan Fly”

AFD China has been participating in the charity object "Let the Swan Fly” to provide financial support for children in Yanjing Little Swan Public Welfare School and thus improve their learning and living conditions.
18 November 2024
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A Patent drafted by AFD China is honored as one of China’s exemplary invention patent drafting cases in 2023

In 2023, in order to deeply implement the "Outline of the Construction of a Strong Intellectual Property Power (2021-2035)" and the "National Intellectual Property Protection and Utilization Plan for the 14th Five-Year Plan",
18 November 2024
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AFD China Was Rated as a Five-star Intellectual Property Service Agency

On February 4, 2024, the Capital Intellectual Property Service Industry Association announced the 2023 rating results of intellectual property agencies.
18 November 2024
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AFD China Was Once Again Honored as an AAAAA-Level (Top Tier) Patent Agency

On March 22, 2024, Beijing Patent Attorneys Association announced the rating results of the year 2023 for patent agencies in Beijing.
18 November 2024
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AFD China is included in the List of Recommended Reputable IP Firms for 2024 by Capital Intellectual Property Services Association

AFD China, after rounds of selection, is included in the List of Recommended Reputable IP Firms for 2024 by Capital Intellectual Property Services Association.
18 November 2024
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2024 AIPPI World Congress Successfully Held in Hangzhou with Active Participation from AFD China

The AIPPI World Congress took place in Hangzhou from October 19th to 23rd, 2024, under the theme "Balanced Protection of IP and Innovation Development".
18 November 2024
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In February 2023, AFD China and China Changjiang River Charity Foundation Joined Hands Again to "Let the Swan Fly”

AFD China has been committed to helping children in need and improving their learning and living conditions. "Let the Swans Fly" is a charity project that provides financial support for Yanjing Little Swan Public Welfare School.
21 March 2024
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In February 2023, AFD China continued to fund rehabilitation of children with cerebral palsy through the Phoenix Public Welfare Program

In 2022, recurrent outbreaks of COVID-19 occurred in many countries around the world. In the face of the epidemic,
21 March 2024
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AFD China Rated as a Four-star Intellectual Property Service Agency

On March 31, 2023, the Capital Intellectual Property Services Association announced the results of its first ranking of intellectual property service agencies.
21 March 2024
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The 24th China Patent Award was Released – AFD China’s Clients Won a Gold Award, a Silver Award and an Excellence Award

On July 21, 2023, the winners of the 24th China Patent Award were announced by the China Intellectual Property Administration (CNIPA).
21 March 2024
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In February 2023, AFD China and China Changjiang River Charity Foundation Joined Hands Again to "Let the Swan Fly”

AFD China has been committed to helping children in need and improving their learning and living conditions.
22 March 2024
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In February 2023, AFD China continued to fund rehabilitation of children with cerebral palsy through the Phoenix Public Welfare Program

In 2022, recurrent outbreaks of COVID-19 occurred in many countries around the world.
22 March 2024
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The 24th China Patent Award was Released – AFD China’s Clients Won a Gold Award, a Silver Award and an Excellence Award

On July 21, 2023, the winners of the 24th China Patent Award were announced by the China Intellectual Property Administration (CNIPA).
22 March 2024
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AFD China Has Been Participating in Charity Work for Many Years to Fulfill its Social Responsibility

AFD China funded rehabilitation of children with cerebral palsy 2020 was an unusual year. The Covid-19 pandemic has disrupted our lifestyle and prompted many to redefine the essence of life. Businesses have been taking major or small impact, some plunged in depression and some recovering vibrantly. Life goes on despite the disruptions and we need to forge ahead and so does our endeavor to take more social responsibility by keep contributing to charity.
19 January 2022
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AFD China Awarded 2019-2020 Beijing Excellent Patent Agency and Director Long Hong Awarded Excellent Agent

In December 2020, the Beijing Patent Attorneys Association announced the results of "Double Excellence Selection" – excellent patent agencies and excellent agents – for the year of 2019-2020. Our firm AFD China Intellectual Property Law Office was awarded Beijing Excellent Patent Agency and it has been the fourth time that we received the honor. Our Domestic Technical Director Mr. Long Hong has been recognized as an Excellent Patent Agent in Beijing in the same selection.
19 January 2022
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AFD China Was Once Again Honored as An AAAAA-Level (Top Tier) Patent Agency

On May 12, 2021, Beijing Patent Attorneys Association announced the rating results of the year 2020 for patent agencies in Beijing. AFD China was once again rated as an AAAAA-level patent agency.
19 January 2022
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The 22nd China Patent Award Was Released – AFD China’s Clients Won One Gold Award and One Excellence Award

On June 24, 2021, the winners of the 22nd China Patent Award were announced by the China Intellectual Property Administration (CNIPA). The China Patent Award is co-organized by the China Intellectual Property Administration and the World Intellectual Property Organization, and the winners are decided according to the China Patent Award Evaluation Method.
19 January 2022
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AFD China Continued Receiving Positive Feedbacks in the 2020 Client Satisfaction Survey

In June 2020, AFD China Intellectual Property launched this year’s client satisfaction survey and got 94 out of 100 points for the overall satisfaction.
24 November 2020
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AFD China Selected into the Directory of Beijing IP Firms with Strong International IP Service Abili

At the China International Services Trade Fair held in September 2020, the Capital Intellectual Property Service Association released a directory of Beijing IP firms with strong international IP service abilities, into which AFD China Intellectual Property Law Office was selected.
24 November 2020
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AFD China Moved to a New Address

On September 27, 2020, AFD China has moved its business location to a new address: Golden Towers, Tower B, 21st Floor, 38 Xueqing Road, Haidian Disctrict, Beijing.
24 November 2020