Dispute Resolution

The Supreme People's Court's new judicial interpretations replace previous ones to bring provisions in line with the Patent Law. Updates include clarified court jurisdictions, simplified procedures and increased damages, but guidelines for standard essential patents are still needed

SPC sets forth criteria for instituting public interest cases.

Six practice rights of lawyers protected.

The Supreme People's Court's interpretation on disputes involving the online infringement of personal rights clarifies ISP liability, the scope of information covered and rule for social media. But more specific guidelines and case studies are needed to fill the gaps

The Supreme People's Court's interpretation on disputes involving the online infringement of personal rights clarifies ISP liability, the scope of information covered and rule for social media. But more specific guidelines and case studies are needed to fill the gaps

Statutory damages for online defamation could be up to Rmb 500,000.

While the new specialised IP Courts established in Beijing, Shanghai and Guangzhou are a good sign for rights owners, Matthew Laight and Hank Leung say that IP appellate courts, the inclusion of criminal cases and more manpower are still needed

CIETAC's new Rules prove the institution is keeping up with international trends, but integration into China's legislative framework is needed before the Rules can be fully functional

Guangdong allows collective wage bargaining.