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Upcoming amendments to China’s Copyright Law
Long-awaited amendments to China’s Copyright Law introduce punitive damages for the first time, provide greater powers to the authorities
Brands must take extra caution against counterfeits during Covid-19 pandemic
Enhanced online brand protection and anti-counterfeiting measures are needed due to the current pandemic: as demand from e-commerce consumers
Balmain case highlights risk of using specialised public with low distinctive character marks
Balmain’s appeal to the General Court demonstrates that applicants should not rely on a specialised public for goods or services
Alibaba’s DOUBLE 11 trademark: JD.com sues China’s IP authority
Singles’ Day falls on 11 November in China. Since 2009, it has become a 24-hour shopping extravaganza, with international
Draft regulations cement China’s emerging position on tackling infringement
Draft regulations from the National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) formalise China’s changing stance on asserting punitive damages for