Intellectual Property

What is the best approach to litigation for a foreign company in China? What are the risks and restrictions to be aware of when drawing up a dispute resolution clause and selecting a forum? What specific features related to proceedings, jurisdiction and enforcement must a party take into account?

In its latest report the Supreme People's Court explains the new patent, trademark and copyright concepts explored through the year's most complex and major IP disputes

The cyberspace authority sets qualification requirements, places onus of authenticating users on app companies. 网络主管部门制定资质要求，公司承担用户身份认证责任。

The Beijing high court's guidelines on internet-related IP disputes provide useful tips on copyright, trademark and unfair competition cases for judges and parties. 北京高级法院有关互联网相关 IP 纠纷的审理指南为法官和相关各方提供针对版权、商标和不正当竞争案件的实用提示。

Issued: July 5 2016 Main contents: The current General Principles of the Civil Law set forth four fundamental principles, voluntariness, fairness,…

Criteria lowered for recognition of HNTEs.

Criteria lowered for recognition of HNTEs.

While the new regulations for high and new technology enterprises simplify status approval procedures and encourage R&D, they subject companies to closer monitoring and entail heavier compliance burdens

China launches a nationwide VAT reform.