Legal
The PRC Trademark Law has been under review since 2005, but the proposed changes fail to address three of the biggest problems faced by trademark owners: well-known trademark recognition, bad faith filing and OEM infringement. Reforms to these big three could transform the Trademark Law and the business environment
March 28, 2012Including: State Intellectual Property Office, Compulsory Patent Licensing Measures
March 23, 2012Beijing Intermediate People's Court has rejected Chivas Regal's trademark infringement lawsuit against clothing company Chivas Regal 88. Along with the high-profile problems of Apple and Hermes, the case highlights the weaknesses in China's Trademark Law.
March 22, 2012Including: PRC Criminal Procedure Law (2nd Revision)
March 16, 2012Preferential policies for cross-strait investment are benefiting Taiwanese entrepreneurs. While some are still concerned about risks such as exit restrictions and the dispute resolution mechanism, foreign financial institutions are already benefiting from the growing business.
March 16, 2012As franchising increases in China, the Ministry of Commerce has released new measures for greater disclosures, including more information when signing agreements.
March 08, 2012Including: Measures for the Administration of Information Disclosure in Connection with Commercial Franchising
March 08, 2012State Council, Implementing Regulations for the PRC Law on the Invitation for and Submission of Bids
Public invitations for bids must be carried out for projects with controlling or majority investments from state-owned funds.
February 28, 2012Implementing Regulations finally come out after the promulgation of the PRC Law on the Invitation for and Submission of Bids in 1999, preventing the restriction or preclusion of potential bidders.
February 28, 2012