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January 08, 2015
Legal
The State Council has lifted restrictions for foreign-invested banks, three new FTZs have been set up and the Supreme People's Procuratorate has clarified lawyers' practice rights
January 08, 2015The new and independent IP Office in the Pudong district of Shanghai will streamline administration and enforcement and may create a new IP protection framework for the rest of China. But does it have enough resources to achieve its goals?
January 08, 2015The new and independent IP Office in the Pudong district of Shanghai will streamline administration and enforcement and may create a new IP protection framework for the rest of China. But does it have enough resources to achieve its goals?
January 08, 2015Guangdong's collective contract rules give labour unions a more active role and prevent employers from delaying negotiations. Companies must prepare to deal with more informed employees and resolve issues efficiently and effectively
January 08, 2015Guangdong's collective contract rules give labour unions a more active role and prevent employers from delaying negotiations. Companies must prepare to deal with more informed employees and resolve issues efficiently and effectively
January 08, 2015The court and regulators have tightened the regulatory net, six polluters were handed a record fine, the State Council approved the National IP Strategy Action Plan, the NDRC removed certain price controls and easier access to the FTZs was discussed
January 06, 2015While the new specialised IP Courts established in Beijing, Shanghai and Guangzhou are a good sign for rights owners, Matthew Laight and Hank Leung say that IP appellate courts, the inclusion of criminal cases and more manpower are still needed
January 05, 2015I have heard that underpaying social insurance is a major cause of labour unrest in China. How do I calculate employees' contribution amounts correctly and ensure all payments are made in compliance with labour and insurance laws? What is the most cost-effective way to handle this?
January 05, 2015Ben Wang, head of IP China at Unilever, shares his views on patents and R&D in China, the specialised IP courts and the importance of building a global patent portfolio
January 05, 2015