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Chen Li discusses patent law and competition law with IPHQ News

Patent law and competition law are often viewed as being at odds, with one granting exclusive rights and the other promoting open markets. However, understanding how these two legal regimes interact is becoming increasingly important for businesses seeking to protect and commercialize innovation. Senior Associate Chen Li explores this intersection in a recent article for IPHQ News.

“Competition issues can arise at various points in the patent life cycle, including the filing stage, during licensing or commercialisation, litigation, and with respect to distribution practices.”
- Chen Li

Read the full article on IPHQ News, the IP news and insights platform of IPH Limited: When Patent Law Meets Competition Law.