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Strategy Guides
Patent invalidation and patent administrative litigation procedures in China
31 August 2024As China increases its efforts to protect intellectual property rights, both domestic and overseas patent owners are increasingly protecting their inventions by instituting legal proceedings of infringement in order to gain a leading competitive adva...
Does foreign-related original equipment manufacturing constitute trademark infringement in Chinese j...
31 August 2024As China’s economy has evolved, there have been different opinions as to whether OEM manufacturing and processing constitutes “use” in the meaning of China’s trademark law and, therefore, the infringement of the trademark.
Olympics 2024: When fashion brands strike gold
31 July 2024Sports merchandise makes consumers and supporters feel more connected to sporting events, personalities and experiences, which has made merchandising a crucial revenue stream. As athletes ready to show off their style both on and off the field at the...
How China protects IP with legal updates
31 August 2023A new draft of China’s Anti-Unfair Competition Law broadens the scope of unfair competitive practices. Ivy Choi discusses how this impacts business operators and brand owners, including how they may need to exercise caution in their online activities...
Then and now: The suspension mechanism of trademark review cases in China
31 August 2023The suspension mechanism used in trademark disputes in China has undergone a process of dynamic change. Wei Zhou explains how CNIPA and the courts are working to balance the efficiency and rationality of individual cases.
Choosing electronic evidence to achieve maximum litigation benefits
31 August 2023Electronic evidence facilitates litigation by reducing the once-costly burden of gathering evidence. Bin Zhang and Yifan Yang explain how steps China has taken over the past decade are helping IP rights holders enforce their rights today