For some patent holders, the new system will present multiple benefits. But others are likely to be leery of the power that the Unified Patent Court wields to nullify patents across multiple jurisdictions.
Hangzhou Court applies copyright and unfair competition law to protect virtual human intellectual property in the absence of specific legal provisions; Hong Kong's loosened cryptocurrency rules attract Chinese state-owned banks; and increased regulatory scrutiny pushes Chinese investment in Europe to an 8-year low
Timothy Bickham, Stephen Yang and Lin Yang of Steptoe & Johnson examine the impact of a tough new IP law on foreign companies conducting business in the U.S
China regulates generative AI to mitigate risks of the technology; Anti-corruption campaign targets executives in the financial sector; and New IPOs perform well
ChatGPT has dramatically changed the world of AI and has profound implications for technology and human development. But can the legal system keep up and ensure appropriate protection of the intellectual property rights involved? Fang Qi and Danlei Wu of Fangda Partners explore this question
The U.S. Copyright Office suggests that some types of AI-generated content may be copyrighted; Big Four auditing firm Deloitte's Beijing Office was fined US$31 million for deficiencies in its audit of Huarong; and Chinese government officials have pledged to allow foreign firms to list when conditions are "mature."
U.S. further protects its technology with new strike force; Hong Kong amends listing rules; and China accedes to the Apostille Convention for international business integration.
