ARTICLE · 22 MAY 2026
China's Supreme People's Court has issued a comprehensive 2026 Interpretation that fundamentally reshapes the punitive damages landscape for intellectual property disputes. The new framework introduces stricter procedural requirements, clearer standards for proving intentional infringement, and detailed methodologies for calculating damages multipliers. How will these refined rules impact litigation strategy and enforcement outcomes for rights holders operating in China's evolving IP regime?
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