The patent law of Hong Kong post-1997, after Hong Kong is reverted back to the People's Republic of China
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Agreements made between Hong Kong, China and the UK are intended to define how the patent laws of Hong Kong will evolve beginning in 1997 when Hong Kong reverts to China. Patent law will transition away from UK influence and a new registration system will be developed. China's influence is uncertain, particularly in light of criticisms of intellectual property protections in China. The smoothness of the transition with be positively affected by the fact that Hong Kong can act as a gateway to China's involvement in the international economic community.
Publication Name: Journal of the Patent and Trademark Office Society
Subject: Law
ISSN: 0882-9098
Year: 1997
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Recovering attorney fees & damages when defending against bad faith patent litigation
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An alleged patent infringer is generally not entitled to attorney's fees or damages against a patent owner. However, when that infringer meets the burden of proving that the patent owner acted recklessly, in bad faith, or otherwise contrary to law, remedies may exist under 35 USC 285, Rule 11, unfair competition law or the United States Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit's ruling in Handgards, Inc. v. Ethicon, Inc.
Publication Name: Journal of the Patent and Trademark Office Society
Subject: Law
ISSN: 0882-9098
Year: 1998
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