Legal

The revised Implementing Rules allow division of a trademark registration application when registration is denied on certain of the designated goods.

O'Melveny & Myers

Though the revised Trademark Law has made substantial improvements, protection and enforcement tactics against trademark squatters still remain crucial in the IP environment of China

Awareness of local courts and judges' practices as well as understanding of the laws, judicial trends and case outcomes are critical for MNCs' IP protection in China

The Supreme People's Court has released its report on the leading IP cases of 2013. The judges have clarified some issues but left important questions about the new procedural rules unanswered

The new Implementing Regulations fail to pick up on the many issues raised by the revised Trademark Law, such as clarifying OEM limits, enforcing against those who facilitate infringement, calculating illegal operations and questioning the legitimacy of “good faith” sellers, says Jack Chang

The CSRC has clarified delisting rules and the CBRC has explained the calculation of loan-to-deposit ratios of commercial banks. Insurance companies have also been invited to join the senior housing reverse mortgage endowment pilot project

This week the tax authorities tightened disclosure rules for Chinese companies with overseas assets, the renminbi over-the-counter exchange rate was liberalised and BAIC Motor filed for a US$2 billion IPO in Hong Kong

I am looking to set up my business in China. There are many concerns among foreign investors regarding both onshore and offshore franchising. Should I enter into a direct contract with a local entity or form a joint venture? How do I ensure my assets will be protected?