Intellectual Property

U.S. agencies recommend stripping China Telecom of operating license over national security concerns; China knocks U.S. off top spot in global patent filing league table; and Chinese customs to increase checks on medical equipment exports amid complaints about low quality

E-commerce platforms have IP infringement notification obligations

Extensions may be granted to IP applications due to coronavirus obstruction

Leakage of user information as a result of failure in cybersecurity management obligations may be criminal

China, U.S. sign phase one trade deal in trade war breakthrough, but tariffs and issues remain; Reuters reports imminent first rules for online-only banks in China, foreign participation welcomed; and U.S. venture investment in China sinks to six-year low amid trade war and slowing Chinese economy

Implementing Rules bring about new corporate structures

Fang Qi of Fangda Partners examines some of the significant changes pertaining to intellectual property legislation and practices in 2019, and their impact on the development of intellectual property laws

CNIPA clarifies trademark infringements

The State Administration for Market Regulation prohibits bad faith trademark registrations