2003 was an eventful year in China's customs law and practice. Here two of our authors take a look at problems and progress in China's adjustment to WTO.
The recent trademark case involving Toyota and a domestic auto manufacturer was widely seen as a test case of the strength of intellectual property law in China. Here one of the participants in the case gives an assessment of the court's decision.
Issued: June 4 2003Main contents: The Opinion clarifies that the sale and purchase of copyrights do not require approval while agency services for assignment…
Repealed on July 03 2014: http://www.chinalawandpractice.com/Article/3377005/Provisions-for-the-Recognition-and-Protection-of-Well-known.html(Issued…
Courts in China have been taking the lead in interpreting China's intellectual property laws so as to meet international standards. Shanghai Municipality has recently made its own contribution with an Opinion on strengthening IP rights in foreign businesses.
Driven by strong government support and robust market demand, China's IT industry has reportedly grown by 20% annually over the past decade. Public spending…
Driven by strong government support and robust market demand, China's IT industry has reportedly grown by 20% annually over the past decade. Public spending…
Promulgated: April 17 2003Effective: June 1 2003Applicability: "Well-known trademarks" shall refer to registered trademarks that are widely known to the…
Promulgated: April 17 2003Effective: June 1 2003Applicability: The Measures apply to applications for international registration of marks of which China…