For more information and to register, visit the event page on the USPTO website. We have litigated and won lawsuits involving critical patents, trademarks, copyrights, licensing agreements and trade secrets across the country.Unfortunately, there is no such thing as a worldwide patent your patent does have some limitations in both time and space. First, the applicant for patent must be able to demonstrate that he or she has developed a new, useful, and not obvious process or product. Bad faith claim of patent infringement prohibited. Most companies in the United States have concerns over IP protection before entering the Chinese market. Within 45 days after institution of the investigation, the USITC will set a target date for completing the investigation. Min "Amy" Xu, a former Up and Coming Attorney honoree, has accepted a position as chief patent counsel for Alibaba Group in China. Before getting into detail, it is essential to point out that patent infringement does not result in criminal liability in China. Webinar: Patent search and patent infringement risk avoidance.