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Sharon Rongde [email protected] are two essential elements to determine whether a work should be protected under copyright law, namely originality…

MIH China (Mauritius) has closed its 37% equity investment in a new joint venture established with Anhui-based ADPG Media Group, publisher of 13 newspapers…

Acorn International has acquired Yiyang Yukang Communication Equipment, giving Acorn access to new mobile phone products and strengthening its distribution…

Manisha Singh NairLex [email protected] fashion industry in India is largely regulated by the law of copyrights. Most designers acquiring a…

Trademark rights owners in China are increasingly demanding action against keyword advertising programmes used by well-known internet search engines. Recent court decisions in Beijing, Shanghai and Guangzhou are helpful but highlight regional disparities. By Luckie Hong, Jones Day.

Macnica, a company listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange, has bought Cytech Technology and its subsidiaries in the PRC for US$55 million.Cytech distributes…

Lack of details worries tech industry

Online careers and recruitment resource Monster Worldwide (Monster) has acquired ChinaHR, an online recruitment company in China. Monster paid US$174 million…

Manisha Singh NairLex OrbisThe Indian government has released the draft legislation on the National Innovation Act of 2008 (NIA). The proposed legislation…