the 83rd Issue: The revision of copyright law facing challenges in cloud computing era-China Intellectual Property Magazine

· Optical fiber producer lights the way ahead
Zhongtian Technology Co Ltd, one of China's leading producers of optical fibers, has become the country's first to successfully develop optical fiber preform (OFP), a material used in the production of optical fibers, by using its own technology. The company has applied for patents for nine inventions, two of which have been approved so far, said General Manager Shen Yichun on Thursday. More

· China Pledges Stronger IPR Protection as Microsoft CEO Visits

China on Wednesday pledged to further enhance efforts on intellectual property rights (IPR) protection and create a better environment for foreign investors. Vice Premier Wang Qishan made the pledge in a meeting with Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer on Wednesday afternoon in downtown Beijing. More

· The revision of copyright law facing challenges in cloud computing era
As noted in the Seminar of "Cloud Computing and the Future of Copyright Law" conducted by the General Administration of Press and Publication and the National Copyright Administration, cloud computing is leading information industry to a new stage. However, copyright protection confronted by this new technology remains inadequate. More

· Intangible Cultural Heritage Law to be effective on June 1
· US Patent Reform Has Global Implications
· Shenzhen Issues Nation's First White Paper on Copyright Industry
· WIPO Makes Dehua County Model of Copyright Protection
· MOC：114,280 IPR infringement cases filed in the special crackdown
· Shanghai held an IPR seminar for local software industry
· US Patent Reform Has Global Implications
· Guiding Opinions on Copyright Asset Evaluation
· Trial begins for 11 over fake eye medication in Shanghai
· Patent right pledge financing exceeded 200 million yuan in Xiamen
· Chinese government creates website for legitimate computer software

· CTEX Built an Integrated Intermediary Service Platform Issue 42, By Kevin Nie, China IP,[Patent]

The “First Patent Auction by the Institute of Computing Technology of Chinese Academy of Sciences” was the first public exhibition of a large number of patents by domestic professional research institutions, and also the first pioneering exploration for marketing scientific and technological achievements by auction. As one of the organizers and sponsors of the auction, China Technology Exchange (CTEX) has brilliantly accomplished the tasks entrusted by the principal and played an irreplaceable role. More

· Patent auctions: A New Market for Technology Transfer Issue 42, By Kevin Nie, Anne Zhang, China IP,[Patent]

The recently concluded patent auction is a successful practice in exploring a new mode for technology transfer. Meanwhile, it sets a precedent in the competitive auction, in large patches, of intellectual property rights from the same technical field by domestic research institutes. Unlike traditional means of technology transfer, such as agreement transactions or negotiated transactions, patent auction is characterized by a broader coverage, higher transparency and public bidding. However, there are many difficulties and risks in specific practices. More