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
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
Commitment, energy and the right corporate culture are all needed in order to keep corruption at bay
Taking security over assets in China can be challenging, not least due to the various approval and registration requirements for foreign investors
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
After unprecedented success in the US, Thomson Reuters Legal has rolled out its Key Number System in the Chinese market. It allows lawyers to conduct their research quickly and efficiently, and eliminates the problem of missing vital knowledge
A new British law will force any company with a business presence in the UK to operate an adequate anti-bribery policy overseas. The burden is likely to be particularly heavy for those operating in China
Li Lian Khoo is director of legal and compliance at UBS and a member of the traded products team
New rules on foreign-invested partnerships have raised hopes of a new investment vehicle for inbound business. But their effectiveness appears limited
China's highest court has published a judicial interpretation of the PRC Patent Law which gives significant guidance on many issues facing foreign rights owners