Companies facing provisional refusal for trademark registration can act to reverse itForeign companies operating in China have always had difficulty protecting their brands and intellectual property. In recent years,...
China Trademark Office clarifies classification of similar goods and servicesIn order to add more clarity to the cataloging of goods, the China Trademark Office published a document which explains the Chinese...
Outbound payments from China businesses to overseas parties are closely monitoredThe Chinese government is closely monitoring all outbound payments from China businesses to overseas parties. After three years of...
China Offshore Companies can present hidden risks for foreign investorsForeign investors looking to expand their business in China may consider using offshore companies, a practice popular among businesses...
Hong Kong’s low tax rates continue to attract foreign executivesWith some of the lowest corporate and personal tax rates in the world, Hong Kong is an attractive destination for foreign executives....
Hong Kong plans to implement a new company re-domiciliation regime in 2024The Hong Kong government plans to implement a new company re-domiciliation regime in 2024, following a similar re-domiciliation mechanism...
China custom duties vary – Foreign companies can apply for preferential treatment and ratesTo promote a higher level of openness and domestic consumption, China implemented a series of regulations to reduce import-export taxes...
Collection of evidence is key in non-use trademark cancellation attacksForeign companies operating in China with registered trademarks must understand the rules and regulations involved in non-use...