Beware Of Illegal Patent Agencies In China

According to the Chinese Patent Office (SIPO), the city of Lianyungang City has recently launched a special action against illegal patent agencies.
According to the report, the special action will last until the end of 2008 and the idea is to crack down on the illegal practices of the "patent agencies" without Registration Certificate of Patent Agency and Practicing Certificate of Patent Agent that operate without authorization.

With the increase of filings in China, a new market has been created for imposters. More than ever, firms outside China should be very careful when sending mandates there.