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Protecting intellectual property (IP) and sensitive information should be a priority for foreign companies manufacturing products in...

Foreign companies manufacturing or selling products in China know the importance of developing a comprehensive strategy to ensure that...

Registering a trademark in China is often not enough. Foreign companies manufacturing or selling products in the country should develop a...

The China National Intellectual Property Administration (CNIPA) recently published specifications on the Rules for Suspension of Review...

In China, trademark infringement and squatting are a real challenge for many businesses. To prevent this situation, a common strategy...

China recently issued several new regulations and guidelines to strengthen the protection of the intellectual property rights and improve...

In China, the largest e-commerce market in the world, the live streaming e-commerce model has strongly boosted sales volumes and has...

When it comes to trademark protection in China, registration is imperative. It is the best way to protect a brand from squatters. However, foreign brand owners my find themselves forced to start civil litigation to handle trademark disputes. Administrative enforcement actions used to be the most effective deterrents. But trademark disputes are becoming increasingly complicated, and these legal actions are no longer the most feasible remedies that trademark owners can resort t

In recent years, there has been a surge in demand for products that are sustainable and eco- friendly. This tendency is reflected in the...

For years, international brands registered in China had to deal with “similar” brands of local products, listed under a related but...

While it is not mandatory to register copyright in China, there are key advantages to having a copyright certificate. Foreign companies operating in the country should act early and register any work related to their trademark or product to avoid possible disputes with trademark squatters. The Copyright Protection Center of China (CPCC) is the government agency responsible for issuing the Copyright Certificate of Registration. This certificate can be used as proof of copyrigh

Foreign companies doing business in China should always register their trademarks under Chinese law. Foreign trademark filings aren't...

More than ever, it is imperative for foreign companies operating in the Chinese market to register their trademarks in the country. The...

The growing number of internet shoppers in China represents a business opportunity too good to pass for international companies. However,...