R&P led listed client XPEL to successful acquisition in China in $50m revenue deal
Listed XPEL, Inc. (Nasdaq: XPEL), a global leader of protective films and coatings, has acquired assets of the exclusive distributor of XPEL's…
China Fines Dior: Reminder for Firms to Secure Cross-Border Data
On 9 September 2025, the PRC National Cybersecurity Notification Centre released an official announcement stating that the Public Security Bureau (PSB) had…
Trademark Invalidation and the Acceptance of Overseas Market Evidence in China
A U.S. brand with growing international recognition faced trademark squatting in China when a third party registered its mark domestically in 2020.…
New Regulations to Impact VAT in Cross-Border Transactions
In recent years, we have supported numerous clients with regard to VAT exemptions on cross-border services that could be or were being…
Case Study: Defending an International Brand in China
International companies with visibility in China face a persistent risk: third parties registering their brands without their authorization.
R&P Invalidation Case Selected Exemplary Trademark Case 2024
In R&P's first-time participation, the China Trademark Association (CTA) recognized one of its cases as an exemplary case for 2024.
Landmark China Data Ruling Offers Critical Lessons for Multinationals on Cross-Border Transfers
This landmark case clarifies that in hotel management, the transfer of personal information beyond what is necessary for fulfilling the contract must…
Do New Developments in China’s Non-Use Cancellation System Benefit Overseas Brand Owners?
Since 2025, the China National Intellectual Property Administration (CNIPA) has implemented stricter formal requirements for trademark cancellation requests based on "three years…
Impact on IP Protection under 2025 Revised PRC Anti-Unfair Competition Law
On 27 June 2025, China officially adopted the latest revision of the PRC Anti-Unfair Competition Law, which will come into force on…
IFLR1000 Highlights R&P’s M&A Expertise in 2025
R&P China Lawyers is proud to share that, for another consecutive year, we have been recognized by IFLR1000 for our work in…
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