Intellectual Property

Chinese consumers will soon find the words “patent pending” on their products after new Measures to crack down on the false patent marking

The Supreme People's Court's latest Opinion on IP infringement contains many small steps forward for patent owners in China and should increase judicial predictability and consistency, but the crackdown on preliminary injunctions is a step backwards

The PRC Trademark Law has been under review since 2005, but the proposed changes fail to address three of the biggest problems faced by trademark owners: well-known trademark recognition, bad faith filing and OEM infringement. Reforms to these big three could transform the Trademark Law and the business environment

The PRC Trademark Law has been under review since 2005, but the proposed changes fail to address three of the biggest problems faced by trademark owners: well-known trademark recognition, bad faith filing and OEM infringement. Reforms to these big three could transform the Trademark Law and the business environment

Beijing Intermediate People's Court has rejected Chivas Regal's trademark infringement lawsuit against clothing company Chivas Regal 88. Along with the high-profile problems of Apple and Hermes, the case highlights the weaknesses in China's Trademark Law.

Apple's long running dispute with Proview Technology Shenzhen highlights the importance of due diligence and getting it right first time in China.

Internet investment scams are on the rise in China. Protecting your business's reputation is of paramount importance, as the scams work quickly and seek to gain as much money as possible, before the fraudsters can be traced

I would like to get my trademark recognised as well-known in China. I have heard it is possible to do this through a judicial or an administrative procedure. Which is the best route to choose and what evidence do I need to provide to obtain the status?

Claimant's burden of proof may be reduced for monopolistic agreements that have serious anti-competitive effects.