China Law News

CIETAC's new sub-commission in Hong Kong shows a determination of the organisation to become a leading player in global dispute resolution

CIETAC's new sub-commission in Hong Kong shows a determination of the organisation to become a leading player in global dispute resolution

The Ministry of Justice has issued measures allowing law firms to fully engage in the trademark agency business by prosecuting trademarks and handling reviews of rejected applications. The Ministry also issued measures allowing Hong Kong and Macao firms to associate with more than one mainland firm

A Supreme People's Court ruling has brought welcome clarity over whether OEM constitutes trademark use in China. However, it remains to be seen if the Court's finding will be applied to infringement cases

A Supreme People's Court ruling has brought welcome clarity over whether OEM constitutes trademark use in China. However, it remains to be seen if the Court's finding will be applied to infringement cases

The CSRC has strengthened its regulation of insider trading, while SAFE has relaxed rules on opening foreign exchange accounts for FDI and streamlined the foreign exchange control process for foreign-invested partnerships

Draft Measures from the NDRC have brought welcome clarity for investors, but it is unclear which foreign investment projects will now need approval from the Commission

Draft Measures from the NDRC have brought welcome clarity for investors, but it is unclear which foreign investment projects will now need approval from the Commission

The State Intellectual Property Office has released draft regulations for service inventions clarifying an employee's remuneration rights if there is no agreement with the employer, while the State Council has revised regulations on futures trading