China’s ACPAA Bans AI-Generated Patent Filings, Limits Fee Compet
On September 22, 2025, the Association of entirely Chinese patents lawyers (ACPAA) published the revised code of professional ethics and practice discipline for patent agents (专利代理职业道德与执业纪律规范) “To further improve the professional quality of patent agents, normalize the practice of patent agents and ensure the high quality development of the patent agencies” in China. Two key…