Features & Analyses

Strategies include undertaking a full risk assessment, conducting comprehensive due diligence, establishing adequate contractual protections, developing proper monitoring procedures and designing and implementing a thorough compliance system

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

Michael Cheng of the Asian Corporate Governance Association discusses the developments in corporate governance in China and shares his experiences talking to companies and regulators

Yong Kai Wong, general counsel of CITIC Capital Holdings, explains how the Chinese government faces challenges in striking a balance between developing the domestic capital markets and responding to the country's evolving economic model

The CIRC has made it easier for insurance companies to engage in M&A. Although the Commission maintains a strict supervisory role in transactions, its motive for deregulation is clear. More reforms are in the pipeline for this complex and competitive market

Though the revised Trademark Law has made substantial improvements, protection and enforcement tactics against trademark squatters still remain crucial in the IP environment of China

Awareness of local courts and judges' practices as well as understanding of the laws, judicial trends and case outcomes are critical for MNCs' IP protection in China

The Supreme People's Court has released its report on the leading IP cases of 2013. The judges have clarified some issues but left important questions about the new procedural rules unanswered

The new Implementing Regulations fail to pick up on the many issues raised by the revised Trademark Law, such as clarifying OEM limits, enforcing against those who facilitate infringement, calculating illegal operations and questioning the legitimacy of “good faith” sellers, says Jack Chang