Doing Business In China IP Issues Before You Go

China holds the world's largest patent portfolio, with over 4.3 million active patents. For IP professionals, R&D teams, and patent searchers, navigating the China National Intellectual Property Administration...

China's Supreme People's Court has issued its first comprehensive judicial opinion on AI-related disputes, establishing detailed rules for determining liability in cases involving AI-generated content infringement...

在知识产权保护领域，刑事打击因可适用严厉的刑罚并对市场产生强有力的震慑作用，已成为权利人最重要的维权手段之一。近期，在笔者所

The European Union's trademark system has developed a sophisticated framework for identifying and regulating malicious trademark applications, with 'bad faith' serving...

《中华人民共和国专利法》第四次修改对照及简析

最高人民法院近期公布的一起专利权诉讼判决书引发广泛关注，案件涉及一家食品公司在机器人独角兽宇树科技IPO窗口期发起的专利侵权诉讼。

《专利法实施细则》第十三条规定，发明人或者设计人，是指对发明创造的实质性特点作出创造性贡献的人。对发明与实用新型的实质性特点

生成式人工智能正在改变内容生产方式。图片生成、视频合成、虚拟数字人和AI设计工具已广泛进入广告、文创、电商等场景。随之而来的问题是：AI生成内容能否获得著作权保护，使用AI对他人原创作品进行加工是否构成侵权，平台和提供AI服务的大模型服务商应承担何种注意义务。

众所周知，中国的第一部《商标法》诞生于1982年；但鲜有人知的是，从1957年起，便有外国企业在中国进行商标注册申请...

China's Supreme People's Court has issued comprehensive judicial rules addressing artificial intelligence disputes, establishing frameworks for product liability, intellectual property rights, and data protection. These landmark opinions provide critical guidance for global companies navigating AI-related legal risks in China's evolving regulatory landscape.

The term "Hansa" has re-emerged in modern geopolitical discourse, most notably through the 2026 Germany-Norway defence cooperation framework. This article examines how the principles of the medieval Hanseatic League—flexible coordination, shared standards, and mutual benefit without centralization—are being adapted to address contemporary challenges in defence, security, and cross-border collaboration.

Prime Minister Mark Carney announced on September 15, 2026, that the federal government will open Canada’s four largest airports to private investment through long-term concession arrangements. Speaking at the inaugural investment summit, Prime Minister Carney outlined a vision to unlock new capital and operational expertise while retaining public ownership of the underlying land and assets.

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has invited Canada to become the first associate member of the EU, with Prime Minister Mark Carney accepting the proposal to pursue an "Alliance for the Future." The partnership would build on existing bilateral agreements with Germany, Spain, and Italy, potentially enabling free flow of goods, services, and workers across strategic sectors including energy, critical minerals, artificial intelligence, defence, and advanced manufacturing.

Starting October 5, 2026, Québec will introduce a new statutory warranty of good working order for consumer goods such as appliances and electronics, with minimum warranty periods ranging from 3 to 6 years. The legislation imposes disclosure obligations on manufacturers and merchants while prohibiting any attempts to exclude or limit this warranty. Businesses operating in Québec must adapt their practices to comply with these consumer protection requirements or face potential compliance issues.

Canada has initiated anti-dumping and countervailing duty investigations into truck and bus tires from China, with preliminary determinations expected by November 30, 2026. Producers, exporters, and importers—including companies from Korea, Japan, and Singapore with Chinese operations—face critical September and October deadlines to submit comprehensive responses or risk significantly higher duty rates.

The National Cyber Security Centre emphasizes five critical areas requiring director-level attention: risk management, strategy, people, incident planning and response, and assurance oversight. Organizations must establish robust governance frameworks to address evolving cyber threats and ensure comprehensive resilience across their operations.

Canada's new Productivity Mega Deduction promises to slash the marginal effective tax rate on business investment to just 6.4%, positioning the country as the most competitive G7 nation for capital deployment. This permanent tax incentive extends immediate expensing to roughly 65% of capital assets, fundamentally reshaping the economics of investing in Canadian operations across manufacturing, energy, technology, and resource sectors.

The Canada Revenue Agency has announced a new policy to prioritize advance income tax ruling requests for investments of $1 billion or more in Canada. This initiative aims to provide greater tax certainty and reduce risks for major investors, potentially accelerating large-scale project development and strengthening Canada's economic competitiveness. However, questions remain about implementation timelines and potential impacts on smaller ruling requests.

On September 21, 2026, the federal government introduced Bill C-39, the Building Canada Strong Act. It is the latest and most comprehensive instalment in a series of federal reforms that began in 2025 with the Building Canada Act and the creation of the Major Projects Office.

Health Canada's recent enforcement action against unauthorized injectable peptides signals a regulatory shift that wellness companies cannot afford to ignore. While peptides dominate influencer marketing and online wellness spaces, their legal status in Canada depends on factors far more complex than social media trends suggest. Understanding how route of administration, therapeutic claims, and market authorization intersect is now critical for compliance.