Key Aspects And Changes To China's New Regulations On Interim Injunctions In IP Cases

The new judicial interpretation regarding injunctions in IP disputes in China officially came into effect on 1 January 2019. The new rules, herein referred to as "the Provisions", provide some clarification on the existing procedures for applications for interim injunctions in IP cases. Since the establishment of the specialised IP Courts and Tribunals in China the courts seem to be increasingly willing to use injunctions as a remedy for protecting IP rights. The newly implemented Provisions are therefore important in shedding light on the existing procedures and standards. In this article we aim to summarise a number of noteworthy aspects and changes of the Provisions.

Types of Rights Holder who may File for a Preliminary Injunction