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Patent & Filing Judgment
Commentary on the strategic decisions behind China patent protection — timing, route selection, and the practical thinking that FAQ-style answers rarely cover.
Utility model versus invention patent trade-offs, disclosure timing, PCT route decisions, and the patterns in how foreign brands and startups approach their first China patent filings.
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When a Utility Model Patent Is the Right First Move for a Foreign Startup
The Disclosure Timing Problem: How Foreign Brands Accidentally Limit Their China Patent Options
PCT vs. Direct National Filing in China: A Practical Decision Framework
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