Intellectual Property

Xun Yang, partner, and Jianqi Yang, associate, at Llinks Law Offices in Shanghai discuss the key developments of the newly minted E-commerce Law, which showcases China’s determination to protect intellectual property rights, consumer interest and personal data, and what this means for e-commerce platform operators and online merchants.

The Supreme People’s Court (SPC) 2017 Annual Report on Intellectual Property not only serves as guidance for the lower courts but also provides insight for predictable outcomes of future disputes.

Justina Zhang, Senior Partner of Beijing’s TransAsia Lawyers discusses the risks and liabilities faced by e-commerce platform providers and safeguard measures that can be employed to protect against potential infringement disputes from third-party sale of counterfeit goods on their platforms.

William Marshall of Tiang & Co analyzes the proposed Export Control Law and China’s competitive advantage over the US, especially in relation to technology, should this legislation come into force.

National security reviews imposed on IPR transfers

China establishes a national pool of legal talent.

The article discusses and analyzes the legal implications and considerations of the new regulations for foreign investors seeking clarification on status and transfer of intellectual property rights in China under the old and new laws.

Fang Qi, partner at Fangda Partners, discusses the impact of the newly issued Measures on Work Relevant to the Assignment of Intellectual Property Rights to Foreign Parties (Trial Implementation) (知识产权对外转让有关工作办法 (试行）） (the Measures), the legal reforms it brings and mechanisms for its enforcement.

Michael Jordan case highlights the 2016 IP Annual Report

The scope of R&D tax super-deductibles clarified.