China Law News

A new Circular from the State Administration of Foreign Exchange has reduced the approval burden on the capital account, a move that will boost investor confidence by showing a renewed commitment to liberalising foreign exchange controls

The Ministry of Justice has revised Measures governing the establishment of branch offices and the Ministry of Human Resources with other departments have issued a Circular allowing foreign personnel to apply for five-year multiple entry visas

For the first time, draft Regulations on service inventions have given a clear procedural framework for defining and reporting inventions. Businesses in China need to make sure they have the right internal policies in place as penalties for non-compliance are harsh

For the first time, draft Regulations on service inventions have given a clear procedural framework for defining and reporting inventions. Businesses in China need to make sure they have the right internal policies in place as penalties for non-compliance are harsh

Mergers and acquisitions involving material asset reorganisation will be subject to greater scrutiny under new Regulations, which will increase due diligence costs for businesses in China

CIETAC's new sub-commission in Hong Kong shows a determination of the organisation to become a leading player in global dispute resolution

CIETAC's new sub-commission in Hong Kong shows a determination of the organisation to become a leading player in global dispute resolution

The Ministry of Justice has issued measures allowing law firms to fully engage in the trademark agency business by prosecuting trademarks and handling reviews of rejected applications. The Ministry also issued measures allowing Hong Kong and Macao firms to associate with more than one mainland firm

A Supreme People's Court ruling has brought welcome clarity over whether OEM constitutes trademark use in China. However, it remains to be seen if the Court's finding will be applied to infringement cases