The Supreme People's Court's new judicial interpretations replace previous ones to bring provisions in line with the Patent Law. Updates include clarified court jurisdictions, simplified procedures and increased damages, but guidelines for standard essential patents are still needed
Almost a year after China revised its trademark law, a lack of capacity to handle the huge volume of applications continues to pose an obstacle to reform
While the Ministry of Commerce has expanded on its implementation of restrictive conditions by clarifying procedures and introducing the crown jewel and upfront buyer mechanisms, how it determines its preference for remedies requires further explanation
While the Ministry of Commerce has expanded on its implementation of restrictive conditions by clarifying procedures and introducing the crown jewel and upfront buyer mechanisms, how it determines its preference for remedies requires further explanation
How can I keep my company's information secure and comply with PRC regulations? How do I manage the information of my business partners, third parties and customers to ensure they are protected?
How can I keep my company's information secure and comply with PRC regulations? How do I manage the information of my business partners, third parties and customers to ensure they are protected?
Foreign investment in the US TMT sector requires careful navigation due to national security reviews, ownership limitations and export restrictions. Here is what Chinese investors need to know before planning their acquisitions
Foreign investment in the US TMT sector requires careful navigation due to national security reviews, ownership limitations and export restrictions. Here is what Chinese investors need to know before planning their acquisitions
How MOFCOM deals with existing VIEs and interprets control, and the sectors that will be put on the negative list, will determine the consequences and prospects for both present and future foreign investors
International and Chinese law firms are now allowed to offer joint services through a single office and exchange lawyers in the Shanghai FTZ. Foreign lawyers have praised the development as it finally provides a channel to practise PRC law