What are you doing , Janice ?
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I am reading the book on patent and I think it will be helpful for my work
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Patent ? Are you also learning something about patent ?
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Yep ! I heard that your company is registering a new trademark .
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You are well-informed . Can you tell me something about the Patent Law in our country from the book you are reading ?
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I just read this in the whole afternoon . Let me show you .
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So coincidental . Actually we can exchange some information on this problem .
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The purpose of the law is to protect and encourage inventions and to promote the development of science and technology . The law came into effect in 1984 , and it consists of 8 chapters with 69 articles .
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Is there any provision on applying for the patent for foreign company ?
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user
Foreign companies should appoint a patent agency , which is designated by our government to act as his patent agent . This task is usually taken by the Patent Agent Department .
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How long is the duration of patent right for an invention according to your Patent Law ?
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15 years .
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