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New Recruit!

Welcome, Jonathan! We are delighted to welcome Jonathan to the ARGYMA team.With his experience in private practice and strong expertise, Jonathan will be leading the development of our IT and Artificial Intelligence practice. As technological innovation continues to raise new challenges in the field of intellectual property, his arrival marks a strategic step forward in …

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Patents and liquidation

When a company faces financial difficulties, it may be placed in liquidation and forced to sell its assets, including its patents. In practice, patents are auctioned during a liquidation process by a judicial officer. Patents can be sold in packages or individually, depending on the circumstances. The organization of the packages can also be part …

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CNIPA – Restoration of a priority claim

On December 21, 2023, the China National Intellectual Property Administration (CNIPA) announced the permissibility of restoring a priority claim, effective from January 20, 2024. The restoration process aligns with patent examination guidelines, encompassing the following conditions: Notably, the new examination guideline does not explicitly specify whether CNIPA will consider the “due care” criterion or the …

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