The amended Implementation Regulations of the Patent Law of the People's Republic of China is added with a new system of restoration, and addition or correction of the claim to right of priority, which provides applicants with more effective remedies regarding the priority period and handling of formalities, and connects with the relevant rules for international applications under the Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT). The Guidelines aim at guiding innovative entities to understand and utilize the system of restoration, and addition or correction of the claim to right of priority, helping applicants improve the quality of procedures related to patent applications and promoting the high-quality development of the patent industry.

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(Source: CNIPA website)