Chinese court established the FRAND rate for 5G patents in Oppo v Nokia case; Regulator warns Gotion of failing to disclose conditions of its deal with Illinois; and Apps like Alibaba Marketplace and Taobao Alliance are violating data collection laws
AI content protected by Chinese copyright law due to the addition of "human investment"; A provincial appellate court rules that Shanghai's Maichilin has infringed Michelin's trademark; and the ramifications of Shein's plans to file an IPO in the U.S.
Chinese auto companies are being asked CFIUS-like questions; Hong Kong's new reciprocal enforcement regime is expected to provide more certainty to parties; and MOFCOM clears unequal treatment for foreign investors.
A recent change in rules amends the jurisdiction of the IP tribunal of China's highest court, potentially freeing up judicial resources. Fang Qi and Danlei Wu of Fangda Partners review the new rules and their impact
U.S. further restricts export of chips to curb China's technological advancement; China bans domestic brokerages from offshore trading in order to stabilize its currency; and Chinese court continues to not recognize crypto lending in civil litigation cases
China approves the U.S. listing plans of VIE-structured company CheChe; Chinese IP court helps mediate dispute between Dyson and Dreame; and CSRC proposes rules to encourage companies to pay their dividends
Jue Li and Joel Evans of DaHui Lawyers look at the difficulties foreign investors face when divesting from China, in particular those associated with dissolution and non-bankruptcy liquidation.
Shake Shack and Starbucks were summoned by Shanghai for excessive data collection; Hong Kong rules that trustees of keepwell trusts can gain monetary compensation for contractual breaches; and European Union firms blame regulatory hurdles and limited market access for record low investment into China.
The Hong Kong/mainland China interim measures arrangement has been in force for over three years, and parties are beginning to realize its significance. Jue Li and Joel Evans of DaHui Lawyers examine the practical procedural requirements of the arrangement and its context within the PRC legal mechanism
Sanctions are an increasing area of business risk for those doing business with Chinese enterprises. Jianwei (Jerry) Fang and Chuchen (Julie) Hou of Zhong Lun Law Firm analyze so-called sanction-proof clauses and how they could assist businesses in China seeking to negotiate their ongoing business relationships.
