Features & Analyses

CLP asked a range of lawyers from international firms to submit their comments and opinions on the revised Implementing Rules for the updated PRC Patent Law. Here is a selection of their comments

Conducting thorough due diligence is essential in China, but there are decisions to make about the proper priorities as well as the best processes to choose

China's highest court has published two new sets of guidelines which affect the jurisdiction of lower courts in relation to IP cases. For foreign companies, this means more litigation and a need for increased vigilance

New implementing rules for the PRC Patent Law will have a significant impact on foreign companies' China IP strategies. Issues relating to security review procedures and first-filing have been clarified, but penalties are tougher and uncertainties remain abundant

New implementing rules for the PRC Patent Law will have a significant impact on foreign companies' China IP strategies. Issues relating to security review procedures and first-filing have been clarified, but penalties are tougher and uncertainties remain abundant

Commitment, energy and the right corporate culture are all needed in order to keep corruption at bay

Taking security over assets in China can be challenging, not least due to the various approval and registration requirements for foreign investors

Beijing has responded to Shanghai's recent relaxation of rules in Pudong by issuing measures to allow foreign private equity fund managers to set up shop

After unprecedented success in the US, Thomson Reuters Legal has rolled out its Key Number System in the Chinese market. It allows lawyers to conduct their research quickly and efficiently, and eliminates the problem of missing vital knowledge