Dispute Resolution

Getting a decision in your favour is only part of the battle in China. Enforcement is often delayed or blocked completely, with businesses having to settle for reduced sums. Here are five tips to make sure you can get your money

China sets up intellectual property courts.

The Supreme People's Court has set up an environmental tribunal and clarified in its new Opinions which parties are able to pursue cases, the courts of first instance and the rules on litigation fees and funds, say Paul Davies and Oliver Zhang

The Supreme People's Court has set up an environmental tribunal and clarified in its new Opinions which parties are able to pursue cases, the courts of first instance and the rules on litigation fees and funds, say Paul Davies and Oliver Zhang

Two years after the CIETAC split, unresolved issues such as inconsistent court rulings and confusion over enforcement still remain. Parties are advised to clearly specify the desired institution in their arbitration clauses

Two years after the CIETAC split, unresolved issues such as inconsistent court rulings and confusion over enforcement still remain. Parties are advised to clearly specify the desired institution in their arbitration clauses

The Chinese judiciary's road to reform is beset with challenges such as lack of clarity in procedural rules, inconsistency among courts and blurred roles of judges, local governments and even the Supreme People's Court

Many recommend including an arbitration clause in commercial contracts with Chinese companies, given the challenges foreign companies face in the PRC courts. What must I include in the clause to ensure my company is protected from potential disputes? What is the model arbitration clause?

The new interpretation clarifies details which are lacking in the Patent Law and builds on practical issues addressed by the Implementing Rules, such as the use of reports and the judgment of equivalent infringement, damage claims, royalties and expenses, says Xi Sun