Frequently Asked Questions
No. Patents are territorial rights. A Chinese patent is only enforceable within China.
No. You must file a separate patent registration in China or enter the Chinese national phase via the PCT route.
Common infringing acts include manufacturing, using, offering to sell, or selling infringing products in China, as well as displaying them at trade shows or in retail environments.
You will need to provide: (1) Power of Attorney, (2) Certificate of Legal Entity, and (3) Proof of Patent Ownership. All documents must be notarized and legalized.
No. We offer complete representation so you don't need to travel to China.
We recommend an infringement analysis first, then develop a strategy such as cease-and-desist letters, administrative action, or litigation. The process can be completed within 6 months.
You may consider design patents, trademarks, or enforcement via the Anti-Unfair Competition Law.
Risks may include low compensation, difficulty in evidence collection, and timeline uncertainty. We provide pre-litigation assessments to help manage these risks.
We offer flexible billing—phased payments, flat fees, or success-based fees—to reduce your upfront financial exposure.
Yes. We assist with enforcement actions, recovery of compensation, and settlement implementation.
Yes. We offer validity analysis, infringement risk assessments, and competitive landscape evaluations.
First-instance decisions typically take 6–12 months. Complex cases or appeals may take longer.