Implementing Regulations of the Patent Law of the People's Republic of China, China
(amended up to December 11, 2023)
BackLatest Version in WIPO LexDetailsDetailsYear of Version2023DatesAmended up to:December 11, 2023Entry into force:July 1, 2001Promulgated:June 15, 2001Type of Text
Implementing Rules/Regulations
Subject Matter
Patents (Inventions),
Utility Models,
Industrial Designs
Subject Matter (secondary)
Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR),
Genetic Resources
Notes This consolidated version of the Implementing Regulations of the Patent Law of the People's Republic of China which was promulgated by Decree No. 306 of the State Council of China on June 15, 2001, takes into account amendments up to the "Decision of December 11, 2023, of the State Council on Amending the Implementing Regulations of the Patent Law of the People's Republic of China, effective from January 20, 2024.