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What legal risks should be looked at by an in-house counsel when dealing with an AI tool

Although the pandemic has had a significant impact on economies around the world this year, China’s buoyant economy has ...

Global | March 28, 2023

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People’s Republic of China: Competition law fact sheet

The Antimonopoly Law prohibits restrictions on competition in the People’s Republic of China (the “PRC”) through the fol...

Global | February 21, 2023

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Trademark strategy: it sometimes pays to purchase

When an applicant for a trademark encounters an obstacle posed by an existing trademark, they usually take the course of...

Global | January 30, 2023

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IP strategies details determine success or failure

Once right owners understand the importance of intellectual property (IP) protection, they generally pay corresponding a...

November 15, 2022

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Pursuing criminal liability in intellectual property

Criminal, civil and administrative intellectual property (IP) are the three major categories of judicially adjudicated I...

Global | October 13, 2022

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China employment and labour guide

As one of the fastest-growing economies and most populous countries, China plays a crucial role in the regional and glob...

Global | September 20, 2022

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Influence of malice on copyright infringement damages

Copyright protection has long been a distressing issue for the right holders. On the one hand, copyright infringement is...

Global | August 31, 2022

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Stepping up IP strategy with external agents

Large companies with competent intellectual property departments have comprehensive and refined plans for promoting thei...

Global | June 17, 2022

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Strategic focus in intellectual property disputes

For intellectual property protection, in addition to conventional IP protection mechanisms, it is also important to tail...

Global | May 09, 2022

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Protecting the interests of trade secret owners when the remedy of discovery is not available

The process of discovery (disclosure) is a fundamental feature of civil litigation in common law jurisdictions.

Global | March 09, 2022

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Technology IP protection on the rise

With the strengthening of intellectual property (IP) protection, and constant updates to legislative and judicial interp...

Global | February 21, 2022

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Curb the Malicious TM Application not for the Purpose of Use

A trademark serves to identify the source of goods or services, and original trademark rights are mainly derived from th...

Global | January 28, 2022

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Practical View on Cross-border Financing and Investment Disputes - Section II Procedural Issues relating to non-exclusive jurisdiction clauses, the identity of the defendant and parallel litigation

In our previous article, we discussed cross-border security disputes and property preservation measures.

Global | December 21, 2021

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Practical View on Cross-border Financing and Investment Disputes - Section I Procedural Issues relating to litigation of Cross-border Guarantees and Asset Preservation Measures in Mainland China

With the recent increase in defaults in cross-border financing and investment, we are frequently consulted on how to dea...

Global | November 05, 2021

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International Comparative Legal Guide – Copyright 2022 (China chapter)

Under the Chinese Copyright Law, works created by the author and with originality are protected by copyright. There is n...

Global | October 13, 2021

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IP-related issues to be wary of in M&A

The post-pandemic economy still faces uncertainties brought on by the recurrence of the virus and a stricter regulatory ...

Global | September 17, 2021

Trademark designs in bubbles

Is it feasible to use a slogan as a trademark

The fundamental function of a trademark is to identify the sources of goods/services so that a stable corresponding rela...

September 10, 2021

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Q&A – LIBOR Transition: How does it affect PRC security?

London Interbank Offered Rate (“LIBOR”) is the most important and most common international market benchmark interest ra...

Global | August 10, 2021

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Pledge of Trademark Rights in China

Since the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic, China has further accelerated the process of exploring intellectual propert...

Global | July 25, 2021

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Evidence collection in IP infringement cases

As intellectual property infringement occurs, the IP rights holder is often eager to take action to stop the infringemen...

Global | July 15, 2021

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Summary of the Patent Law 2021

The Standing Committee of the National People's Congress officially passed the Amendments to the Patent Law on October 1...

Global | July 09, 2021

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Reducing risks of commercial libel in letters to cease infringement

Sending a lawyer’s letter or company letter to cease infringement is one of the common means used by an IP rights holder...

Global | June 07, 2021

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IP protection strategies in a new legal environment

It is clear that the protection of intellectual property (IP) in China is gathering strength.

Global | May 10, 2021

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Wresting back a pirated trademark

In practice, there are many brand rights holders (brand owners) using trademarks in China that they have never registere...

Global | May 04, 2021

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Strategies with marks and names for foreign enterprises entering China

Although the pandemic has had a significant impact on economies around the world this year, China’s buoyant economy has ...

Global | March 08, 2021

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Why IP protection strategies cannot be established overnight

Intellectual property rights infringement is increasingly complex, and the protection strategy against it often needs co...

Global | February 02, 2021

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Can the IP protection war ever be won

Lots of companies that have just started intellectual property (IP) protection often ask many questions, for example, ca...

Global | January 07, 2021

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Evidence fixation in intellectual property cases

The importance of evidence in intellectual property (IP) cases is self-evident.

Global | December 02, 2020

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Defending rights via uniform domain name dispute resolution

In the internet era, domain names are increasingly becoming an important conveyance of brand messages and brand image.

Global | October 20, 2020

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Strategy for settlement negotiation in IP infringement cases

After discovery of infringement, intellectual property (IP) right holders filing administrative complaint, civil litigat...

Global | September 02, 2020

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Litigation and other options in IP dispute resolution

When it comes to intellectual property (IP) dispute resolution, normally the general public thinks of court litigation.

Global | July 22, 2020

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Investigation and evidence collection in IP infringement cases

In recent years, I have dealt with manyinfringement as well as contract litigation cases.

Global | July 09, 2020

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