Intellectual Property

National security reviews imposed on IPR transfers

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.

Xiaoqing Zhu of Co-Effort Law Firm explores the latest breakthrough trademark and trade secret disputes, the new rules for internet invention patent examinations, the Baidu v Dianping unfair competition case, and IP management tips for foreign brand owners. 协力律师事务所的祝筱青律师探讨了商标和商业秘密纠纷的最新突破、网络发明专利审查的新规定、百度大众点评不正当竞争案以及对外国品牌持有人的知识产权管理建议。

Corporate liability for employee bribery acts clarified.

The draft PRC Cryptography Law, set to be the first and highest-level legislation governing all encryption technology in China, mandates strict cooperation with the authorities and limits foreign suppliers from the market

DLA Piper

The CAC’s regulations governing reviews of network products and services focus on security and controllability, but companies await clarity on the scope of “critical information infrastructure”