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The Supreme People's Court of the People's Republic of China (hereinafter referred to as "SPC") has released for public comment a draft of its third judicial interpretation ("Interpretation (III)")...

On August 1, 2025, the Supreme People's Court released the "Interpretation (II) on Issues Concerning the Application of Law in Labor Dispute Cases" (hereinafter referred to as "Interpretation (II)")...

In the field of patent applications, any oversight of details may affect the outcome of the application. Particularly in the biological field, the Sequence Listing is usually a core application document...

In today's market environment where "innovation equals competitiveness", patents are no longer just an "add-on" for enterprises, but a "moat" to safeguard core technologies and seize market opportunities.

Utility model patents constitute one of China's three patent types, alongside invention patents and design patents. They provide innovators with an effective pathway for protecting their technical achievements.

A globally renowned multinational company with a long-standing presence in the Chinese market encountered the registration and commercial use of a similar trademark in its core service classes.

Partial Designs have been allowed in China since June 1, 2021, when the Fourth Amendment to the China Patent Law became effective.

In Chinese patent practice, the application process generally comprises filing, preliminary examination, substantive examination, rejection/grant, and reexamination. Pursuant to Article 41, paragraph...

For businesses, patents serve as both a legal shield for technological innovation and a strategic weapon for gaining a competitive edge in the market.

On May 5, 2022, the Hague Agreement officially came into effect in China. This development enables applicants to designate multiple member countries, including China...

On April 30, 2025, the China National Intellectual Property Administration (CNIPA) issued a notice soliciting public opinions on the "Draft Amendments to the Patent Examination Guidelines (Solicitation for Comments).

On April 30, 2025, the China National Intellectual Property Administration (CNIPA) issued a notice soliciting public opinions on the "Draft Amendments to the Patent Examination Guidelines (Solicitation for Comments).

In today’s increasingly competitive intellectual property landscape, the invention patent risks faced by companies are no longer limited to granted valid patents, but also extend to pending patent applications under substantial examination.

The fourth amendment to the Patent Law of the People's Republic of China (hereinafter, the "Patent Law") came into effect on June 1, 2021. In July of the same year, the Measures for the Implementation...

This briefing provides an in-depth analysis of legal risks associated with deceptive trademarks under the Chinese legal framework, in light of recent heightened regulatory measures by the China National Intellectual Property Administration (CNIPA).

As a relatively mature business model, commercial franchising plays a significant role in driving brand expansion and resource integration. In 2024, the number of stores operated...

In the global intellectual property protection system, Malaysia has established a comprehensive copyright protection framework based on the Copyright Act 1987...

In the first article of this series, we elaborated on the regulatory framework of the Pharmaceuticals patent linkage system of China, along with the current status of case acceptance, applicable conditions...

On April 30, 2025, the China National Intellectual Property Administration (CNIPA) issued a notice soliciting public opinions on the "Draft Amendments to the Patent Examination Guidelines (Solicitation for Comments)."