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Asia IP & TMT: Quarterly Review

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New Arbitration Ordinance Amendment Clarifies that IP Disputes are Arbitrable in Hong Kong

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Asia IP & TMT: Quarterly Review

In this edition, we look at:

Trade Marks – China

Beijing IP Court says NO to Trademarks Filed in Bad Faith

Arbitration – Hong Kong

New Arbitration Ordinance Amendment Clarifies that IP Disputes are Arbitrable in Hong Kong

Data Privacy – Hong Kong

Always On Track? The Hong Kong Privacy Commissioner Issues Guidelines on Tracking and Monitoring by Devices
The Pitfalls of Networking: Individual's Conviction Upheld for Transferring Personal Data for Direct Marketing Purposes

Data Privacy – China

China Issues Interpretations on Criminal Offenses Involving Infringement of Citizens' Personal Information

Cybersecurity – Hong Kong

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