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China issues rules for national security reviews of IP transfers to foreign acquirers

( March 29, 2018, 10:13 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: China will conduct national security reviews of proposed transfers to foreign individuals or companies of intellectual property rights that are subject to restricted export from China, involving certain patents, rights in the layout design of integrated circuits, software copyrights and plant variety rights, according to a notice issued today by the State Council. The government will review the impact of such transfers on national security in addition to their impact on the innovation and development of core technologies in key sectors.The notice follows:...

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