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Reduced tax burdens should attract international talent and encourage economic growth in China.

Joint Ventures between Chinese and foreign companies have been a prevalent source of dispute and frustration. While these ventures provide advantages to both parties, at some point in time the interests of the partners often begin to diverge, with at least one of the parties having less incentive to compromise its own interests for the benefit of the joint venture. When the primary interests of the partners no longer point in the same direction, the company will become a battleground. Having an

The Circular specifically prohibits local incentives for new investment and cancels previously-confirmed incentives.

The new Circular launches a comprehensive reform of various taxes and other preferential policies or incentives.

Multinational companies to meticulously design their privacy policies and consent mechanisms.

Recent case reinforces the dual lessons of early registration & procedural perseverance as critical safeguards in protecting brands in the chinese market.

Trade secret infringement cases are particularly difficult to win in China as the victim needs to prove some key steps.

Trademarks should ideally be registered with the Chinese authorities BEFORE you intend to enter the Chinese market.

Discussion of establishing Chinese currency ("RMB") accounts in Hong Kong and other offshore jurisdictions, to facilitate trade with Chinese customers and suppliers.

Companies in Shanghai should consider what key developments mean for their business.

Despite government IP advancements, challenges still exist for foreign businesses with commercial activities in China.

This case illustrates how the CNIPA is willing to consider broader forms of market presence when evaluating trademark invalidations.

In China, the only formal way to force a debtor to pay his outstanding debts is through litigation or arbitration.

How we navigated the complex Chinese trademark system to secure a client's rights, overcoming multiple procedural hurdles over nearly two years.

Chinese tax authorities have been focusing increasingly on secondment arrangements of foreign companies in China.

If another has registered the trademark, the foreign brand owner may face a number of challenges when selling in China.

When these Compliance Audit Measures come into force, almost all companies in China will be affected by the requirements.