Promulgated: June 12 2003Effective: 30 days after the date of promulgationInterpreting authority: China National Tourism Administration and Ministry of…
Courts in China have been taking the lead in interpreting China's intellectual property laws so as to meet international standards. Shanghai Municipality has recently made its own contribution with an Opinion on strengthening IP rights in foreign businesses.
Repealed on July 03 2014: http://www.chinalawandpractice.com/Article/3377005/Provisions-for-the-Recognition-and-Protection-of-Well-known.html(Issued…
Customs compliance and tax planning for cross-border transactions are becoming more important and complex. Payments between different links in a cross-border supply chain must be structured carefully to avoid high customs value and possible double taxation.
Privately concluded land sales in China cost the state huge sums in lost revenue, and often mask collusion between the parties involved. This month we examine in detail the attempts to create a transparent legal framework for land use transactions.
Another piece of China's trademarks legislation puzzle has been put in place with the issuance of new rules on well-known trademarks. The rules introduce some important changes to recognition of well-known marks, and might make it easier for foreign trademarks to win such recognition in China.
Customs compliance and tax planning for cross-border transactions are becoming more important and complex. Payments between different links in a cross-border supply chain must be structured carefully to avoid high customs value and possible double taxation.
A set of procedures which outlines the administration of invitation and submission of bids for construction works and construction projects in the PRC.