Intellectual Property

CSRC recently approved regulation allowing foreign investors in its A-share market; China's third internet court opens its doors in Guangzhou.

Markush-type claims discussed in the 2017 IP Annual Report

The Supreme People's Court (SPC) 2017 Annual Report on Intellectual Property not only serves asguidance 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 implicationsand considerations of the new regulations for foreigninvestors seeking clarification on status and transfer ofintellectual property rights in China under the old andnew laws.

Fang Qi, partner at Fangda Partners, discusses the impact of the newly issuedMeasures on Work Relevant to the Assignment of Intellectual Property Rights toForeign 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.