The prior art defence strategy has become increasingly important and popular for alleged infringers in patent cases. However, its framework suffers from uncertainty and some technical defects

Gide Loyrette Nouel has appointed Beijing-based Thomas Urlacher partner. The promotion will be effective from January 1 2012. The M&A specialist has…

French chemical company Arkema will purchase two Chinese portfolio companies from Bain Capital for US$365 million. The companies are Zhangjiagang-based…

A debt-for-equity swap shall be subject to a capital verification by a lawfully-established capital verification institution.

Ningbo Huaxiang Electronic Company (Ningbo Huaxiang) has acquired Germany-based auto parts supplier Sellner Group for approximately Rmb186 million (US$29.3…

New developments in e-commerce regulation bring the issue of intellectual property infringement and the liability of e-commerce operators to light. A landmark case in China removed the defence of the “Safe Harbor Principle” for the first time, and should serve as an admonition to online platforms

Maternity leave extended

Hong Kong-based NWS Holdings (NWS) and New World Development (NWD) have signed an agreement to acquire 75% of Widefaith Group (Widefaith). Widefaith has…

Debt must be evaluated and verified