Features & Analyses

Guangdong's collective contract rules give labour unions a more active role and prevent employers from delaying negotiations. Companies must prepare to deal with more informed employees and resolve issues efficiently and effectively

Guangdong's collective contract rules give labour unions a more active role and prevent employers from delaying negotiations. Companies must prepare to deal with more informed employees and resolve issues efficiently and effectively

While the new specialised IP Courts established in Beijing, Shanghai and Guangzhou are a good sign for rights owners, Matthew Laight and Hank Leung say that IP appellate courts, the inclusion of criminal cases and more manpower are still needed

I have heard that underpaying social insurance is a major cause of labour unrest in China. How do I calculate employees' contribution amounts correctly and ensure all payments are made in compliance with labour and insurance laws? What is the most cost-effective way to handle this?

Ben Wang, head of IP China at Unilever, shares his views on patents and R&D in China, the specialised IP courts and the importance of building a global patent portfolio

CIETAC's new Rules prove the institution is keeping up with international trends, but integration into China's legislative framework is needed before the Rules can be fully functional

What must I do when a regulator conducts an investigation into my company What documents and evidence must I prepare and how do I show I am in full compliance What are the pitfalls to avoid and what measures should I take to protect the company

What must I do when a regulator conducts an investigation into my company? What documents and evidence must I prepare and how do I show I am in full compliance? What are the pitfalls to avoid and what measures should I take to protect the company?

Sunny Yi, general counsel of Adidas greater China, shares her views on the challenges of managing a growing workload, her AML responsibilities and the importance of the China market within the Adidas group