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A creditor of a Chinese joint venture (JV) initiated arbitration against the JV's shareholders, arguing that it had not been…
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In September 2025, a U.S.-listed company in the automotive aftermarket sector acquired the assets of its exclusive Chinese distributor.
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Foreign companies with brand visibility in China are vulnerable to trademark filings by unauthorized third parties.
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On 9 September 2025, the PRC National Cybersecurity Notification Centre released an official announcement stating that the Public Security Bureau…
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A U.S. brand with growing international recognition faced trademark squatting in China when a third party registered its mark domestically…
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In recent years, we have supported numerous clients with regard to VAT exemptions on cross-border services that could be or…
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This landmark case clarifies that in hotel management, the transfer of personal information beyond what is necessary for fulfilling the…
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Since 2025, the China National Intellectual Property Administration (CNIPA) has implemented stricter formal requirements for trademark cancellation requests based on…
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On 27 June 2025, China officially adopted the latest revision of the PRC Anti-Unfair Competition Law, which will come into…
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