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For 16 years, Shanghai has been using a draft version of legislation on famous trademarks, but from May 1 the official Measures will add clarity

The future is uncertain for shipping operators as an Announcement has set out some strict policies to bring the industry in line with international standards

Over the past six months, Shanghai has adopted a full set of laws and regulations for its value added tax pilot programme. The move will help China's economy evolve from a manufacturing hub and encourage the development of modern service sectors

Over the past six months, Shanghai has adopted a full set of laws and regulations for its value added tax pilot programme. The move will help China's economy evolve from a manufacturing hub and encourage the development of modern service sectors

Draft measures to impose a floating profit tax on limited partnership private equity funds have been strongly criticised by economists and investors

Including: Supreme People's Court, Annual Report on Intellectual Property Cases (2011) (Abstract)

New regulations over import duty have stirred controversy over their impact on the price of luxury goods, but consumers have not realised their real impact

The Supreme People's Court released its Top 10 IP Cases of 2011 on Monday, showing the country's commitment to tackling online infringement

In only two weeks, the proposed amendments to the PRC Copyright Law have caused uproar among musicians claiming that their livelihoods are under threat