On July 23, 2026, China’s National Intellectual Property Administration (CNIPA) released a Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) regarding International Applications Entering into the China National Phase (国际申请进入中国国家阶段常见问题咨询). A translation follows. The original is available here (Chinese only).
Author: Aaron Wininger
Aaron Wininger is a Principal and Director of the China Intellectual Property at Schwegman Lundberg & Woessner.
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