Two key themes stand out in the Supreme People's Court's new interpretation about online personal data privacy violations: disclosing third parties' contact information and ISP liability
October 24, 2014
Intellectual Property
Two key themes stand out in the Supreme People's Court's new interpretation about online personal data privacy violations: disclosing third parties' contact information and ISP liability
October 24, 2014China sets up intellectual property courts.
September 12, 2014The battle for well-known status ensues as foreign marks still find it difficult to secure recognition. The new Provisions merely reflect the current practice, and brand owners must bear in mind that well-known status is only one part of a wider trademark strategy
September 09, 2014The Chinese judiciary's road to reform is beset with challenges such as lack of clarity in procedural rules, inconsistency among courts and blurred roles of judges, local governments and even the Supreme People's Court
September 08, 2014The new interpretation clarifies details which are lacking in the Patent Law and builds on practical issues addressed by the Implementing Rules, such as the use of reports and the judgment of equivalent infringement, damage claims, royalties and expenses, says Xi Sun
September 08, 2014If the trademark is not registered, materials evidencing that it has been continuously used for not less than five years shall be submitted.
September 04, 2014Issued: July 16 2014 Main contents: Where a legal action is instituted in respect of the infringement of a utility model patent or design…
August 25, 2014The revised Implementing Rules allow division of a trademark registration application when registration is denied on certain of the designated goods.
July 15, 2014Though the revised Trademark Law has made substantial improvements, protection and enforcement tactics against trademark squatters still remain crucial in the IP environment of China
July 11, 2014