2022 was yet another action-packed year in China’s TMT sector. Despite the continuity of platform regulation and new rules targeting emerging fields such as NFT and deepfake technologies, the momentum started to fade in the second half of the year in light of a slowing-down economy. Legislators are hoping such developments may navigate the more digitalized TMT sector through a tumultuous year ahead
The Chinese government has been deepening its reform over the past year in order to foster evolving regulatory framework. Deeper reforms coupled with a chilled market means life science companies should prioritize their assets and re-position their business strategies in order to survive and grow stronger.
IP specialists from FenXun Partners, which operates a joint legal platform with Baker McKenzie in China, highlight some key developments in China's IP legislation and rights protection rules in 2022. The authors also discuss new challenges and notable cases that illustrate the evolving IP landscape in China, and share their insights into the likely IP development trends in 2023.
Charles Wu and Zaiguang Lu of Han Kun Law Offices review the significant legislative developments of 2022 affecting China’s private equity and venture capital industry, and offer insights into the key trends, challenges and opportunities in the sector
New listing rules cover indirect offshore listings of Chinese companies
Industrial data handlers are required to file its catalogues of key data and core data with the industry regulator
CNIPA clarifies matters on domestic priority claims for design patents.
Deep synthesis involving editing of biometric information of individuals requires their separate consent