Chinese and foreign companies need to employ anti-counterfeiting strategies as actions against companies with registered intellectual property can be difficult
The Annual IP Report from the Supreme People's Court reveals how its stance on key issues is evolving. Owners of low quality patents may find it harder to enforce or defend their rights
Following extensive review and consultation, HKIAC has unveiled its much-awaited new Administered Arbitration Rules, which are attractive to mainland parties and will come into force from November 2013
My company is a foreign-invested enterprise, how do I ensure that when I terminate an employment contract I can avoid costly labour disputes and penalties?
Apple and Microsoft's warranty polices have come under fire from China's state-run media. Stan Abrams, Asia legal counsel for Bentley Systems, explains what PR lessons foreign companies can learn from the war on warranties
The State Council has restructured a number of the country's ministries in an effort to boost efficiency. But as Steven Dickinson explains, the reorganisation is more focused on power and control
A representative office using temporary workers is challenging and more burdensome than direct employment, as agencies in practice release all responsibility after workers have been placed. Legal reforms have not clarified the situation, which means it may be time for investors to switch to a WFOE
A representative office using temporary workers is challenging and more burdensome than direct employment, as agencies in practice release all responsibility after workers have been placed. Legal reforms have not clarified the situation, which means it may be time for investors to switch to a WFOE
Soaring outbound investment is generating excitement and debate across domestic as well as international economic and political spheres. Privately-owned companies have started contributing to this trend, but what can they learn from experienced state-owned enterprises?