In the news: Authorities cracked down on internet piracy, the first administrative monopoly case was won and Naibu's Chinese bosses became unreachable
February 24, 2015 | BY
clpstaff &clp articlesThis week the fight against internet copyright piracy was discussed, Guangdong saw the first successful case against administrative monopoly and an AIM-listed Chinese shoemaker's bosses went off the radar
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Internet piracy crackdown continues
ChinaIPR has provided a list of the Top 10 “Sword Action” piracy cases of 2014, which cover a range of content types, from films and TV programmes to literature and online games. While interdepartmental cooperation has increased and more complex issues are being addressed, the occasional crackdown is not enough for rapid improvement. Publishing more specific data and decisions would be a good way to boost administrative enforcement.
Decoding the top IP cases
Supreme People's Court, Annual Report on Intellectual Property Cases (2013) (Abstract)
Courts get tough on ISPs
Tentative Provisions for the Administration of Online Group Promotional Activities for Goods and Services (Draft for Comments)
First court victory against administrative monopoly
Anti-monopoly Law The revised Administrative Procedure Law (APL) comes into effect on May 1 2015 – the law's first amendment since its formulation in 1989. It improves the courts' forms of judgment and enhances their overall judicial powers. Although this case in particular wasn't brought under the APL, hopefully the amendment will, in practice, make it easier for plaintiffs to bring cases against administrative bodies.
A review of litigation, arbitration and mediation
PRC Administrative Procedure Law (Revised)
Understanding the PRC anti-monopoly regime
Sports shoe maker loses track of Chinese bosses
The company has a history of shareholder changes. It stated that its office and factory costs were Rmb2.6 million in 2013 when it should have been Rmb26 million – a typographical error? AIM has been criticised by some for being under-regulated and was once labelled a "casino" by US regulators, according to FT. Sorry, investors.
China question: What are the 3 most common mistakes made when acquiring a Chinese company?
China question: What are the most important tips for successful franchising in China?
ChinaIPR has provided a list of the Top 10 “Sword Action” piracy cases of 2014, which cover a range of content types, from films and TV programmes to literature and online games. While interdepartmental cooperation has increased and more complex issues are being addressed, the occasional crackdown is not enough for rapid improvement. Publishing more specific data and decisions would be a good way to boost administrative enforcement.
Decoding the top IP cases
Supreme People's Court, Annual Report on Intellectual Property Cases (2013) (Abstract)
Courts get tough on ISPs
Tentative Provisions for the Administration of Online Group Promotional Activities for Goods and Services (Draft for Comments)
First court victory against administrative monopoly
Anti-monopoly Law The revised Administrative Procedure Law (APL) comes into effect on May 1 2015 – the law's first amendment since its formulation in 1989. It improves the courts' forms of judgment and enhances their overall judicial powers. Although this case in particular wasn't brought under the APL, hopefully the amendment will, in practice, make it easier for plaintiffs to bring cases against administrative bodies.
A review of litigation, arbitration and mediation
PRC Administrative Procedure Law (Revised)
Understanding the PRC anti-monopoly regime
Sports shoe maker loses track of Chinese bosses
The company has a history of shareholder changes. It stated that its office and factory costs were Rmb2.6 million in 2013 when it should have been Rmb26 million – a typographical error? AIM has been criticised by some for being under-regulated and was once labelled a "casino" by US regulators, according to FT. Sorry, investors.
China question: What are the 3 most common mistakes made when acquiring a Chinese company?
China question: What are the most important tips for successful franchising in China?