Dispute Resolution

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.

The new CIETAC Arbitration Rules provide for emergency action, clarify the Hong Kong centre's role and expand use of the summary procedure. These changes show CIETAC is keeping up with global standards

The new CIETAC Arbitration Rules provide for emergency action, clarify the Hong Kong centre's role and expand use of the summary procedure. These changes show CIETAC is keeping up with global standards

Jurisdiction of IP courts further clarified.

Vincent Mu and Blake Yang of Martin Hu & Partners highlight the most important legal developments of thelast 12 months, the latest CIETAC enforcement issues and the importance of mediation