China prosecution

Examiner Insights

Former-examiner analysis for China filing, inventive-step responses, claim reconstruction, and office-action strategy.

Personal Story · 2026-07-27

From Patent Examiner to Innovation Methodology Practitioner

Ma Su's personal story: from CNIPA patent examiner to inventor, patent attorney, innovation methodology practitioner, youth science innovation educator, and cross-border patent strategist. Read article Examiner Insights

China Prosecution · 2026-06-20

Responding to Inventive-Step Office Actions in Chinese Invention Patent Applications

A practice note on how to read, decompose, and respond to creativity objections during Chinese examination. Read article Examiner Insights

Portfolio Strategy · 2026-06-20

Using Divisional Applications to Extend the Patent Protection Chain

How divisional practice can support layered protection, prosecution flexibility, and long-term portfolio control. Read article Examiner Insights

Claim Drafting · 2026-06-20

A Simple Guide to Patent Claim Drafting

A practical explanation of claim drafting logic, centered on technical features and defensible scope. Read article Examiner Insights

China Practice · 2026-06-20

What Foreign Patent Firms Should Know Before China Prosecution

Why China entry should be treated as a strategic examination event, not a translation task. Read article Examiner Insights