Intellectual Property

The PRC Trademark Law has been under review since 2005, but the proposed changes fail to address three of the biggest problems faced by trademark owners: well-known trademark recognition, bad faith filing and OEM infringement. Reforms to these big three could transform the Trademark Law and the business environment

Beijing Intermediate People's Court has rejected Chivas Regal's trademark infringement lawsuit against clothing company Chivas Regal 88. Along with the high-profile problems of Apple and Hermes, the case highlights the weaknesses in China's Trademark Law.

Apple's long running dispute with Proview Technology Shenzhen highlights the importance of due diligence and getting it right first time in China.

Internet investment scams are on the rise in China. Protecting your business's reputation is of paramount importance, as the scams work quickly and seek to gain as much money as possible, before the fraudsters can be traced

I would like to get my trademark recognised as well-known in China. I have heard it is possible to do this through a judicial or an administrative procedure. Which is the best route to choose and what evidence do I need to provide to obtain the status?

Claimant's burden of proof may be reduced for monopolistic agreements that have serious anti-competitive effects.

Apple has published a statement highlighting a victory over Proview in a Hong Kong court that is interesting, but irrelevant.

Timeline of Apple's ongoing dispute with Proview Technology Shenzhen

Chinese officials confiscated Apple's iPads from shops last week as Proview Technology began to assert its trademark rights