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China endorses good-faith commitment when applying for well-known status
From 1 September 2021 applicants and their trademark agents or representing agency will be required to sign and seal
Lego’s compensation increased tenfold by appeal court
On 1 April 2020 the Guangdong Higher People’s Court announced that it had awarded Danish toymaker Lego Rmb30 million
China’s president pledges stronger IP enforcement
China’s president Xi Jinping has reiterated the country’s commitment to strengthening intellectual property protection and enforcement through higher damages
After seven years China and EU sign investment agreement
Ai-Leen Lim considers some of the highlights from the Comprehensive Agreement on Investment between China and the EU. Agreement
China’s highest court awards largest ever damages in Vanillin trade secrets case
The Supreme People’s Court (SPC) handed down its decision on February 26, 2021. Almost immediately, the business and intellectual
Beijing IP Court awards Shell statutory damages
In a recent base before the Beijing IP Court, oil and gas giant Shell International received the maximum amount
China amends Guidelines for Patent Examination
In response to the latest PRC Patent Law, the CNIPA has revised the Guidelines for Patent Examination. Hai Liu
China introduces compensation for patent terms
China’s amended Patent Law comes into force on June 1, 2021. Hai Liu from AWA Asia discusses compensation for
Lego’s copyright victory against Lepin in China
Danish toymaker Lego wins another landmark case in China using copyright and anti-unfair competition to protect its market share
China issues Opinions on destroying infringing and counterfeit goods
On August 13, 2020, nine of China’s authorities including the Supreme People’s Court and the State Administration for Market