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In a significant move towards modernization and efficiency, China's Trademark Office (TMO) under the State Intellectual Property Office...

Companies operating in Hong Kong will be required to have a Unique Business Identifier (UBI), starting on December 27, 2023. This 8-digit...

In an effort to protect transfers of personal information from China to other countries, the Chinese Cyberspace Administration (CAC)...

In a rapidly evolving global landscape, intellectual property plays a pivotal role in fostering innovation and economic growth. The China...

In recent years, China has become an increasingly attractive market for foreign companies seeking to expand their global footprint....

In recent years, the global e-commerce landscape has witnessed remarkable growth, with businesses increasingly targeting international...

Protecting intellectual property in China during normal times is difficult. Doing so during challenging circumstances could be much...

Navigating China’s employment landscape can be difficult for any foreign company. Whether it is a first time hire or the drafting of...

Faced with the current economic situation in China, foreign companies operating in the country must be prepared to mitigate risks by...

Contracts are important, and though they require time and resources to complete, they are worthwhile. Written commercial agreements are...

Foreign companies often face a situation in which their trademark is registered in China by a third party. As a result, they encounter...

In an effort to facilitate and encourage international travel, China’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) informed that it will improve...

In the context of civil litigation conducted in the Chinese courts, there is not yet a consistent, established concept of formal adverse...

Several pieces of legislation govern employment relationships in China, among them the Labor Law, the  Employment Contract Law,...

During the past decade, Chinese workers’ minimum wage improved dramatically and continues to rise. Currently, Shanghai offers the highest...

Thanks to its strategic location and easy access to the Chinese and other Asian Pacific markets, Hong Kong continues to be the preferred...

China’s economy, the second largest in the world, will most likely wrap up 2023 with Beijing’s expected “about 5%” target. However,...

Hong Kong is one of the most business-friendly cities in the world, and as a result, it attracts global entrepreneurs and companies. The...

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

Foreign companies operating in China may find themselves in a situation that forces them to either increase or decrease their registered...