Dispute Resolution

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

A party may file applications for enforcement of an arbitral award with both the mainland China court and Hong Kong court respectively

The Interpretation is revised to align with the Civil Code and the Patent Law

China's international arbitration regime is being brought closer to international best practices

SPC clarifies producer and dealer’s liability for food safety compensation

An administrative reconsideration may be filed for improper government disclosure of information of citizens or entities

Coming into effect in January, China's fundamental law introduces new provisions on personal information protection and strengthens weaker parties in contractual negotiations

SPC clarifies guarantor liability

A Biden administration is likely to be more responsive to stakeholder input and technical dialogue with commercial parties

Fang Qi and Danlei Wu of Fangda Partners highlight the main provisions in the recently introduced Fourth Amendment to the PRC Patent Law, which aims to establish a patent linkage system for patents in the pharmaceuticals industry, bring about significant changes to the design patent regime, strengthen patent protection against infringement and tackle the issue of abuse of patent rights