Intellectual Property

SPC specifies the use of language terms for patent claims filing

China's Civil Law provides brand owners alternative avenue for IP protection

China's anti-monopoly regulator accepts VIE merger filing for the first time; Supreme Court outlines plans to strengthen IP rights protection; and rules changed to remove hurdles for medical equipment exporters

The basketball legend's protracted dispute in China encapsulates the challenges of trademark protection involving different cultures and languages

U.S. agencies recommend stripping China Telecom of operating license over national security concerns; China knocks U.S. off top spot in global patent filing league table; and Chinese customs to increase checks on medical equipment exports amid complaints about low quality

E-commerce platforms have IP infringement notification obligations

Extensions may be granted to IP applications due to coronavirus obstruction

Leakage of user information as a result of failure in cybersecurity management obligations may be criminal

China, U.S. sign phase one trade deal in trade war breakthrough, but tariffs and issues remain; Reuters reports imminent first rules for online-only banks in China, foreign participation welcomed; and U.S. venture investment in China sinks to six-year low amid trade war and slowing Chinese economy