Intellectual Property

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After many years of anticipation and false starts, the PRC51s first comprehensive franchising legislation, the Administration of Commercial Franchising Procedures, was finally issued by the Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) with effect from February 1 2005.1

Promulgated: December 8 2004Effective: December 22 2004Main contents: The Interpretation elaborates the meaning of the terms in the Criminal Law regarding…

Three years after China's accession to the WTO, what are the main issues that are determining the pace of liberalization of the economy? And how do the WTO commitments interact with the economic challenges facing China?

A long-awaited judicial interpretation has set out criteria for determining whether criminal prosecution should be pursued in intellectual property cases.

The Interpretation addresses issues relating to the application of law when handling criminal cases involving intellectual property rights infringement. Sentencing standards are set out.

By Benjamin Bai and Helen [email protected]; [email protected] generated about US$1.7 billion in worldwide sales last year.…

A new policy has been issued in the wake of a booming automotive industry in China.

By Justin Davidson & Connie [email protected]; [email protected] patent law system in China…