Dispute Resolution

SPC promulgates provisions to curb imitation of brand names.

The Provisions lay down the criteria under which a people's court should accepts a civil case on conflicts between prior rights and registered trademarks or enterprise names.

Criteria for retrial of civil cases revised.

The revised Law sets forth more circumstances under which a people's court may approve an application to retry a civil case.

Arbitration in China has dramatically increased in recent years, as China International Economic and Trade Arbitration Commission [CIETAC], a governmental…

Arbitration in China has dramatically increased in recent years, as China International Economic and Trade Arbitration Commission [CIETAC], a governmental…

In the past 16 years, the PRC Civil Procedure Law has played an important role in safeguarding the civil rights and interests of the parties and regulating the conduct of the other relevant participants in litigation. However, with the rapid development of China's economy and the increasingly complex and elaborate Chinese legal system, more and more civil and commercial disputes have arisen in recent years and aggrieved parties are more willing than ever to resort to court to resolve their disputes. This has created the need for a revised version of the legislation with more specific guidance and rules, especially regarding retrial and enforcement procedures.

Lovells announced that Richard Tan has joined the Singapore office as a senior consultant together with his team

Lovells announced that Richard Tan has joined the Singapore office as a senior consultant together with his team