31 August 2023
Protecting and managing your intellectual property assets in an economy as vast and varied as China’s is a challenging job. Whether you’re looking for advice on filing a patent infringement lawsuit, information about recent reforms to China's trademark registration system or clarity on how generative AI fits into the Chinese legal system, Asia IP’s 2023 China Strategies Guide provides cutting-edge advice from some of China’s foremost lawyers.
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How China protects IP with legal updates
A 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 to avoid legal liabilities moving forward
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Then and now: The suspension mechanism of trademark review cases in China
The 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.
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Choosing electronic evidence to achieve maximum litigation benefits
Electronic 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.
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What evidence must the right holder prepare in a patent infringement lawsuit?
The right holder in a patent infringement lawsuit can strengthen their position and improve their chances of obtaining adequate compensation with three simple steps. But above all, Xiao Ning, Xia Zheng and Mingzhao Yang say that the diligent preparation and presentation of evidence are essential.
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Overview of the Implementing Regulation of the Administration of Enterprise Name Registration
In order to build a national unified market system and a first-class business system, Chinese authorities have taken steps to better regulate enterprise name registration. Ray Zhao explains how revised business name registration procedures will benefit business and IP owners in China.
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Adjustments to China’s trademark examination system will strengthen rights holders’ legal claims
A series of reforms to China’s case examination system have put trademark applications under more stringent, meticulous, multi-faceted reviews. Robert Chan and Zeifei Wang explain how outcomes of examinations will provide stronger protection for the legal rights and claims of rights holders .
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Legal risks and protection of AI in the field of intellectual property in China
Current legislation in China regarding the definition of AI-generated works in the field of copyright is still relatively lacking, and there aren’t many relevant judicial cases. Linda Zhao explores this emerging field, and explains why, in the future, we can expect more comprehensive and detailed legal documents to be issued, presenting a systematic framework for the intellectual property rights related to AI .
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