Retail Trade and Distribution

More foreign-invested projects have been removed from the Shanghai FTZ negative list.

Issued: August 6 2014 Main contents: Food recalls are divided into:(1) urgent recalls: after consumption, could lead to death or cause…

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

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?

Recent cases involving Taobao, Baidu and Tudou have shown the courts' desire to improve IP protection online by increasing the obligations of internet service providers to deal with infringing content

The new e-commerce law offers consumers protection and transparency by stiffening requirements, prohibiting uncompetitive acts and clarifying the role of authorities

When an online merchant sells its goods, consumers have the right to return the goods within seven days from the date of receipt thereof, no questions asked.

Issued: February 21 2014Main contents: The Draft proposes banning pharmaceutical, medical, medical instrument, online game and alcoholic beverage advertisements/commercials…

Confidentiality agreements required when state secrets are involved.