China’s New Patent Directive Requires U.S. Companies to Rethink IP Strategies

The recent issuance of Order No. 801 by China’s State Council has caught the attention of U.S. intellectual property lawyers, signaling a significant shift in China’s approach to patent enforcement. The directive illustrates China’s evolution into a proactive forum for intellectual property disputes, equipped with advanced mechanisms for economic statecraft. This development necessitates a strategic reevaluation by U.S. companies of their IP policies and litigation strategies. For further details, visit the Law360 article by Keegan Caldwell of Caldwell Law, which explores the implications of this order for U.S. firms.