For the first time, draft Regulations on service inventions have given a clear procedural framework for defining and reporting inventions. Businesses in China need to make sure they have the right internal policies in place as penalties for non-compliance are harsh

Mergers and acquisitions involving material asset reorganisation will be subject to greater scrutiny under new Regulations, which will increase due diligence costs for businesses in China

If, in the process of the CSRC's review of an M&A transaction, the listed company or the transaction counterparty that accounts for 20% or more of the transaction amount is found to have been involved in insider trading, the CSRC will terminate the review process.

Pooled asset management plans of securities companies now only require record filing.

CIETAC's new sub-commission in Hong Kong shows a determination of the organisation to become a leading player in global dispute resolution

CIETAC's new sub-commission in Hong Kong shows a determination of the organisation to become a leading player in global dispute resolution

The Ministry of Justice has issued measures allowing law firms to fully engage in the trademark agency business by prosecuting trademarks and handling reviews of rejected applications. The Ministry also issued measures allowing Hong Kong and Macao firms to associate with more than one mainland firm

Authority to approve qualifications of senior management of securities companies delegated to agencies of the CSRC.

Articles 64, 65 and 69 of the Rules have been revised according to a State Council decision, removing the wordings concerning costs incurred from seizure, sealing up or custody of property.