Intellectual Property

The Trademark Law amendments could have gone further to address online counterfeiting and bad faith registrations – two big problems for trademark owners in China. Businesses need to monitor their markets closely, file their marks early and push for more reform

The Chinese courts have long been criticised as unpredictable, but William Fisher and Ting Xiao highlight recent trends that indicate the judicial system is gaining expertise in IP, making litigation an easier option to take

A Chinese online game developer has sued Apple for unfair competition in a case that will test the concept of joint liability in China's IP laws

A Chinese online game developer has sued Apple for unfair competition in a case that will test the concept of joint liability in China's IP laws

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Design patents in Taiwan are becoming broader. This has opened up new opportunities for IP owners who want to maximise the protection available to them

Taiwan's Personal Data Protection Act contains several strict provisions relating to written consent requirements that affect foreign companies, even if they are not registered in the jurisdiction

A new Decision has boosted the protection of consumer data in China and brought the system closer to international standards. Businesses should revise their data privacy policies to avoid being caught out

A new Decision has boosted the protection of consumer data in China and brought the system closer to international standards. Businesses should revise their data privacy policies to avoid being caught out