Features & Analyses

A dynamic area of discussion in the Chinese legal community is the overlap between intellectual property (IP) rights and anti-monopoly rules. Though it remains a grey area of varying opinions without clear legal guidance, IP rights owners need to be aware of developments and protect their interests through careful structuring and strategy

PRC litigation can be risky for the unwary investor and one challenge is presented by China's exit restriction regime. Foreigners associated with a company involved in a dispute can be prevented from leaving China if certain conditions are met

Two employment specialists offer their insights on issues worth consideration when hiring expatriate staff.

New regulations finally allow FIEs to engage in the master distribution of Chinese publications and expand the scope of foreign investor participation by lowering entry thresholds and eliminating term of operation restrictions

In patent infringement cases with multiple infringers, courts have been applying inconsistent standards in establishing jurisdiction. The Supreme People's Court may need to step in to provide clear guidance to plaintiffs and defendants alike

New rules simplify foreign currency registration of round-trip investments and fundraising, while increasing the pressure and urgency on investors to rectify previous non-registration. Safe increases its focus and coordination while Mofcom uncertainties remain

The new UK Bribery Act signals the start of a new era of enforcement for Chinese organisations on the world stage. If they haven't done so already, PRC companies must review their existing anti-corruption policies and procedures, and assess their business risks to ensure they put in place appropriate measures to deter and deal with any corrupt acts

The new UK Bribery Act signals the start of a new era of enforcement for Chinese organisations on the world stage. If they haven't done so already, PRC companies must review their existing anti-corruption policies and procedures, and assess their business risks to ensure they put in place appropriate measures to deter and deal with any corrupt acts

The tax authority continues to ramp up its manpower for transfer pricing-related audits