Features & Analyses

  • Conducting thorough due diligence is essential in China, but there are decisions to make about the proper priorities as well as the best processes to choose

    March 11, 2010
  • China's highest court has published two new sets of guidelines which affect the jurisdiction of lower courts in relation to IP cases. For foreign companies, this means more litigation and a need for increased vigilance

    March 11, 2010
  • New implementing rules for the PRC Patent Law will have a significant impact on foreign companies' China IP strategies. Issues relating to security review procedures and first-filing have been clarified, but penalties are tougher and uncertainties remain abundant

    March 11, 2010
  • New implementing rules for the PRC Patent Law will have a significant impact on foreign companies' China IP strategies. Issues relating to security review procedures and first-filing have been clarified, but penalties are tougher and uncertainties remain abundant

    March 11, 2010
  • Taking security over assets in China can be challenging, not least due to the various approval and registration requirements for foreign investors

    February 02, 2010
  • Beijing has responded to Shanghai's recent relaxation of rules in Pudong by issuing measures to allow foreign private equity fund managers to set up shop

    February 02, 2010