Dispute Resolution

The scope of jurisdiction of the Shanghai Financial Court is expanded to include foreign-related cases

CNIPA defines major national patent infringement cases

Most litigation proceedings have returned to normal in China, but travel restrictions mean that foreign parties must take advantage of online solutions

Litigating from abroad has been made easier by relaxed rules surrounding document submission and virtual litigation proceedings

Pledgees are allowed to realize the pledged stock

What information on a counterparty should I be aware of ahead of litigation in China? How do I find that information? How can I decide whether litigation is worth it?

Online case opening services offered for cross-border litigation

Serious willful IP infringements may be liable to punitive damages

Counterparty and fit to sue assessments are crucial to an effective litigation readiness strategy

European Commission publishes full text of China-EU investment deal; PBOC publishes draft rules targeting anti-competitive practices of payment platforms; NPCSC adopts decision launching Beijing Financial Court