A company in China is selling a copied version of my registered product. How do I work with the authorities to put a stop to the counterfeiting activities? And, if the situation gets serious, what is the best approach to taking the infringing party to court? What are the benefits, risks and consequences of the two options?

DLA Piper

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SAFE has further facilitated MNCs' FX fund management.

SAFE has further facilitated MNCs' FX fund management.

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The distinctiveness of a foreign language trademark is judged based on the common knowledge of the relevant public in China.

The distinctiveness of a foreign language trademark is judged based on the common knowledge of the relevant public in China.