Dispute Resolution

Protecting intellectual property rights is one of the most important aspects of staging the Olympics. Today a substantial portion of the Games' financing stems from marketing Olympic symbols. What measures has Beijing taken to regulate IPR in anticipation of the 2008 Games?

Creating a viable legal framework for the use and protection of security interests has been an ongoing process in China. This month we are pleased to have an overview of some of the key aspects of security law development in the PRC.

The China International Economic and Trade Arbitration Commission (CIETAC) has become one of the busiest arbitration centres in the world. Along with its heavy caseload have come questions about CIETAC's impartiality. How accurate are the allegations?

These provisions govern the disputes and cases relating to infringement of variety rights of agricultural plants.

The Ministry of Agriculture issued new rules on infringement cases involving plant varieties. They constitute another important part of the regulatory infrastructure for the protection of PVRs in China.

False profit statements and other forms of misrepresentation have plagued China's securities markets for years. A new SPC regulation directs the government's efforts to clean up the markets.

A set of provisions which governs the civil dispute cases that arise out of Enterprise Restructuring.

Issued: September 25 2002Effective: September 30 2002Interpreting authority: China Internet Network Information CenterApplicability: These Policies shall…

Promulgated: October 12 2002Effective: October 15 2002Applicability: This judicial Interpretation shall take precedence over all previous law that conflicts…