Retail Trade and Distribution

Design can still be protected under Anti-unfair Competition Law after the patent expires.

The 2010 Report selected 43 issues with broad guiding significance from 36 cases including: determination of the equivalence of technical features in a patent infringement dispute and protection of a design under the Anti-unfair Competition Law after the patent expires.

Two specialists provide advice on what issues to be aware of and what precautions to take when considering sourcing from the PRC.

NPC Standing Committee clarifies when a foreign law would apply to a foreign-related civil relationship.

This Law has been formulated in order to clarify the application of laws to foreign-related civil relationships, rationally resolve foreign-related civil disputes and safeguard the lawful rights and interests of concerned parties.

Application procedures for foreign-invested projects for sale effected over the Internet and by vending machines streamlined.

Application procedures for foreign-invested projects for sale effected over the Internet and by vending machines streamlined.

Online shop owners required to provide real names.

The Provisions set forth the application procedure for a food additive production permit, require the keeping of production management records and specify the particulars to be listed on the label and instructions for use.