The dispute centered on the validity of a utility model patent related to electronic cigarettes. Previously, the patent invalidator had requested the declaration of patent invalidation on the grounds that the patent lacked novelty and inventiveness. Subsequent relevant examination decisions were revoked by the first-instance court, putting the client at risk of losing the foundation for patent enforcement. After taking over the second-instance case, Zhifan IP's agent team quickly focused on the core of the dispute, accurately identified critical errors in the first-instance judgment regarding legal application and fact-finding, and formulated targeted appeal strategies.

During the second-instance trial, the agent team closely adhered to the core provisions of the Patent Law, centered on the statutory recognition standards for patent novelty and inventiveness, and fully elaborated on the improprieties of the first-instance judgment to the collegial panel. Through clear logical reasoning and professional technical analysis, the team strongly supported the client's appeal claims. Ultimately, the Supreme People's Court fully adopted our agency arguments, held that the first-instance judgment applied the law incorrectly, revoked the original judgment in accordance with the law, and dismissed the opponent's claims. This successful correction of the first-instance error achieved a "case reversal" and full victory, comprehensively safeguarding the client's legitimate patent rights.

Looking ahead, Zhifan IP Attorneys, Ltd. will continue to uphold the service philosophy of "honesty and trustworthiness, customer-centricity." We are committed to providing efficient and precise intellectual property dispute resolution solutions for clients, building a solid barrier for their innovative achievements within the legal framework, and facilitating the steady development of enterprises!