Patent

Nokia files multiple lawsuits against OPPO after a German win in August

​ According to news on Oct 13, Nokia has forced OPPO out of the lucrative German smartphone market after winning two successive patent lawsuits. Now, Nokia is planning several other lawsuits against OPPO in other markets.

China ranks first in terms of nine indicators in the global Innovation Index 2022 report

At the regular CNIPA press conference held on October 9, Hu Wenhui, deputy director of the CNIPA pointed out that China moves up 1 spot and ranks 11th among the 132 economies featured in global Innovation Index (GII) 2022.

Invention patents in China have reached up to 4.081 million as of September 2022

On October 9, CNIPA held a regular press conference to release its newest achievements in the IP field within the past decade. At the press conference, Hu Wenhui stated that Intellectual property is playing an increasingly significant role in driving innovation in China.

Huawei sued Compal and its mainland subsidiaries for patent infringement

According to information from the Suzhou Intermediate People's Court on Sep 15, a lawsuit filed by Huawei against Compal Electronics, Inc. and its several mainland subsidiaries has been officially accepted and will be held at the end of this year.

Guidelines of SEP License for Automotive Industry

The Guidelines puts forward four core principles, including "license to all", clarifies the calculation basis, considerations, the cap of royalty, and provides reference documents for standard essential patent licensing of automotive industry.