The State Council promulgated an outline of the new IPR strategy on June 6, containing goals to raise the public's awareness on IPR protection in five…
At an event co-sponsored by Foley & Lardner LLP and Asia Law & Practice, “China's Innovation Boom: Doing Business and Achieving Growth in China”, Foley attorneys addressed effective strategies to obtain, protect, and enforce IPR.
How do the Leading Lawyer nominations reflect the evolution of the legal system in China? China Law & Practice takes a closer look at the results, and speaks to the nominees about their areas of expertise. Hear from the experts what the future holds for China law.
Zoe LiuRouse & Co International(1) A Mexican lock manufacturer has been sourcing original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) in China for more than 10 years.…
The United States Trade Representative (USTR) has issued the 2008 Special 301 Review of its trading partners' levels of IP protection.The report focused…
Manisha Singh NairLex OrbisA recent survey on piracy released by the Business Software Alliance (BSA) shows that there has been a fall in piracy in India.…
Earlier this year the Ministry of Science and Technology, the Ministry of Finance and the State Administration of Taxation issued a circular containing new Measures on HNTE Recognition. These measures, along with a Catalogue of supported industries, detail HNTE recognition requirements and necessary administration procedures under the PRC Enterprise Income Tax Law.
IP infringement is still one of the greatest challenges for the Chinese government. Leading international and local law firms have been involved in many significant cases, which show how the IP system in China is evolving.
China is now the largest franchise market in the world, and the 2008 Olympic Games has the potential to further expand this market. In respect of merchandizing, the BOCOG has utilized the franchise model to an unprecedented level. China's IP laws have been in substantial compliance with international standards for several years now, but enforcement has been a problem. The Olympic Games has forced the Chinese government to implement the groundwork for effective IPR protection.