Dispute Resolution

The recent clarification of the CIETAC, SHIAC and SCIA jurisdictions can potentially clear the haze, while parties need to be specific in their arbitration clauses and be wary of how continuing tensions can affect disputes

The SPC has published its annual IP report for 2014. Here is an in-depth look at the top six most notable trademark cases that will help guide lower courts' decisions

The longstanding dispute between SEP licensors and tech companies has peaked with the Huawei v ZTE case in Europe, triggering questions on the right of exclusion and the effectiveness of injunctions. Courts need to strike a balance between IP and competition as the market evolves

The longstanding dispute between SEP licensors and tech companies has peaked with the Huawei v ZTE case in Europe, triggering questions on the right of exclusion and the effectiveness of injunctions. Courts need to strike a balance between IP and competition as the market evolves

This year's report carefully selects 35 typical cases from among the intellectual property and competition cases concluded by the Supreme People's Court in 2014.

Alibaba Music and Kugou's fight over copyright licences may be a sign of a maturing digital music market

Alibaba Music and Kugou's fight over copyright licences may be a sign of a maturing digital music market

Dr Fuyong Chen, deputy secretary-general of the Beijing Arbitration Commission, discusses the centre's increasing international caseload, the enforcement of awards both overseas and in the mainland and the rise of mediation as an effective settlement method

As companies in China cut back on manpower to cope with the effects of a slowing economy, employment practitioners share key pointers on how best to manage the increasingly independent and active workforce during the process