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.…
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…
Protecting Your Brand in China: A Case Study on Trademark Disputes
A recent case highlights the intricate challenges that international companies often face when entering the vast and dynamic Chinese market, where trademark…
New Way of Trademark Squatting in China: Cancellation Due to Non-Use
Squatters have resorted to novel strategies, specifically targeting registered trademarks in China by initiating cancellation actions while concurrently applying for their own…
Chinese Court Publishes Landmark Judgment for Cross-Border Data Transfer
This landmark case clarifies that in hotel management, the transfer of personal information beyond what is necessary for fulfilling the contract must be…
Important Changes for Trademarks: How Brands Can Benefit
If your trademark application is refused due to the existing marks, you may decide to file a review procedure and try eliminating…
How to Enforce IP on Taobao and Tmall
Taobao and Tmall (both part of the Alibaba Group) are two of China’s most popular online market places, not only for brands…
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