Amendment to China Patent Law Offer PTA, PTE and Patent Linkage

Patent term adjustment (PTA), patent term extension (PTE), and patent linkage were made available in China as of June 1, 2021. While there are certain rules to be finalized and settled, it is advisable that patentees and drug marketing authorization holders (MAHs) take action now. Provided here is a summary of the main elements of PTA, PTE and patent linkage, as well as suggestions on how to leverage such new opportunities....
By: Foley & Lardner LLP

Foley & Lardner LLP