Trademark Law draft amendments: A snapshot

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China recently released proposed Trademark Law amendments. Although they represent helpful steps forward to strengthen trade mark protection, areas remain that require further consideration

On September 2 2011, the State Council's Legislative Affairs Office released a further draft of proposed amendments to the PRC Trademark Law (中华人民共和国商标法). While the amendments may not, in some respects, go far enough, they will strengthen trade mark protection in China, reflecting the Government's commitment to bringing the country's IP laws into line with international standards. The draft, which is available on the State Council's website, will be open for public comment until October 8 2011.

This article highlights some of the most important changes contained in the draft.

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