Colorado Patent Lawyer Mark Trenner answers questions regarding the Apple’s patent issues in China.
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Interviewer: Back to China. Of course, the Chinese market is important to big companies like Apple who have a huge presence in Asia, and want to continue to grow their presence.
Patent Attorney: The potential market cannot be ignored by big companies such as Apple. But the article also says that, China’s lax enforcement of patent law has presented challenges to Apple.
Interviewer: I’m sure we’ve all seen the news clips of blatant infringement – both patent and copyright infringement – in China.
Patent Attorney: Right, and while the article acknowledges these challenges, the article also explains how Apple is taking proactive steps to secure patents in China. But let’s remember that Apple is a big company.
Interviewer: Right, so does it make sense for small businesses to pursue patent protection in China?
Patent Attorney: Almost all businesses operate in a global economy today. But is it worth it for all businesses to pursue patents in China, or to pursue patents in any country outside of the United States for that matter? It depends on the business’s market for their product. And not just their current market. Remember, patents can be valid for many years, even a decade or longer. So it is important for businesses to consider their potential market.
