Study on the admissibility of internet information as legitimate disclosure for novelty examinations

Leading Office

CNIPA JPO

Project Definition

According to the progress and study results, the ID5 offices can also discuss the possibility of sharing some information with the public, or conducting further study, such as implementing information sharing on some specific subjects of common interests in quality management.

Desired Outcome

– To deepen mutual understanding of the practices in handling Internet information in novelty examinations. – To share useful information on validity, effectiveness and insecurity of Internet information for the purposes of examination practices. – To create an ID5 recommendation for the practical use of design information on the Internet. – To provide users with more stable and secure environment of design protection.