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06/02/14
Graphical User Interface finally protectable under design patents in China
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Posted by: @ 11:55 pm

China finally allowed for the protection of graphical user interface under design patents.

The changes were made to the SIPO’s Examination Guidelines, and the order officially allowing the changes, including the changes themselves, is avaialble at

http://211.157.104.86:8080/ogic/view/govinfo!detail.jhtml?id=1976

The changes are effective May 1, 2014

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