Patent Law of the People's Republic of China (4th Amendment)
Request Patent Law of the People's Republic of China (4th Amendment)
  • Local Title:中华人民共和国专利法(第四次修正)
  • Country/Region:Chinese Mainland
  • Competent Authority: National People's Congress
  • Type:Law
  • Status:In force
  • Release Date:2020-10-17
  • Implementation Date:2020-10-17
Document
Language Source Title Access
ZH Official 中华人民共和国专利法 Download
EN Official Patent Law of the People's Republic of China View
Summary

The Patent Law is enacted to protect the lawful rights and interests of patentees, to encourage invention-creation, to promote the exploitation of invention-creation, to enhance innovation capability, and to promote the advancement of science and technology and the development of economy and society. 

Contents

Chapter I  General Provisions 

Chapter II  Requirements for Granting Patent Rights 

Chapter III  Applications for Patents 

Chapter IV  Examination and Approval of Patent Applications 

Chapter V  Terms, Termination and Invalidation of Patent Rights 

Chapter VI  Special License for the Exploitation of a Patent 

Chapter VII  Protection of Patent Rights

Chapter VIII  Supplementary Provisions

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History
2020-10-17
Patent Law of the People's Republic of China (4th Amendment)
In force
Release Date: 2020-10-17
Implementation Date : 2020-10-17
2008-12-27
In force
Release Date: 2008-12-27
Implementation Date : 2008-12-27
2000-08-25
In force
Release Date: 2000-08-25
Implementation Date : 2000-08-25
1992-09-04
In force
Release Date: 1992-09-04
Implementation Date : 1992-09-04
1984-03-12
In force
Release Date: 1984-03-12
Implementation Date : 1985-04-01