Traditional Knowledge Laws :

Chine

Title

Rules for the Implementation of the Patent Law of the People’s Republic of China (promulgated by Decree No. 306 of the State Council of China on June 15, 2001, and revised by the Decision of January 9, 2010, of the State Council on Amending the Rules for the Implementation of the Patent Law of the People’s Republic of China)

Subject Matter

Issue(s)

Type(s) of Legislation

Subject Matter of Protection

Rule 26

The genetic resources referred to in the Patent Law mean any material taken from human, animal, plant or microorganism, containing genetically functioning units with actual or potential value; the invention-creation accomplished depending on the genetic resources means those invention-creation of which the accomplishment uses the genetic function of genetic resources.

Consequences of Non-Compliance

Rule 53

[…] an application for a patent for invention shall be rejected by the Patent Administration Department under the State Council after examination, […] where the application does not comply with the provisions of Article 26 […] of the Patent Law.