The Anti-monopoly Bureau of the NDRC continues to press for rectification and reform of China Telecom and China Unicom.

Registering a foreign celebrity's name as a trademark is an occurrence frequently seen in China.

The most notable draft amendments aim to prevent bad faith filings and to simplify trademark opposition procedures.

This series of articles explains the opportunities for business angel investment in Hong Kong. Part 1 Introduction – introduces angel investment in Hong Kong. Part 2 discusses the startup scene in Hong Kong, Part 3 outlines the profiles of business angels and networks, Part 4 describes financial infrastructure, Part 5 covers Government technology policies, Part 6 presents recent examples of success stories in the tech sector.

This series of articles explains the opportunities for business angel investment in Hong Kong. Part 1 Introduction – introduces angel investment in Hong Kong. Part 2 discusses the startup scene in Hong Kong, Part 3 outlines the profiles of business angels and networks, Part 4 describes financial infrastructure, Part 5 covers Government technology policies, Part 6 presents recent examples of success stories in the tech sector.

The progress by China's antimonopoly regulators has brought far-reaching impacts on companies doing business in China.

The newly appointed vice ministers shall supervise the antimonopoly division of the two authorities, MOFCOM and SAIC.

A brief outline of the most recently revealed legislative plan of MOFCOM at the BRICS International Competition Conference held in Beijing.

Recently, there has been a flurry of press reports on the proposed price increases by several major manufacturers of household and personal care products, including multinationals such as Proctor & Gamble and Unilever, as well as domestic manufacturers such as "Liby" and "Nice". Pursuant to the press reports, all four manufacturers mentioned above have separately announced that the retail prices for their respective brands of washing agents (including washing powders, soaps and shampoos) will i

As a source of steady income, trust companies had been taking loans off the books of banks and repackaging them up as trust products. The China Banking Regulatory Commission became alarmed when the volumes grew too big and in early July, leading the CBRC to abruptly close down the entire business by ordering trusts to halt all cooperation with banks. Recently, the CBRC has issued a new circular to allow bank-trust cooperation to resume in certain conditions.

On 25 April 2011, the Supreme People's Court issued for public comments draft rules which govern civil action in relation to Anti-Monopoly Law (AML) disputes. These rules are entitled "Provisions on Issues Concerning the Application of Law in the Trial of Monopoly Civil Dispute Cases"("Draft Rules"). Prior to the release of these Draft Rules, there haven't been any detailed rules in relation to AML civil action. The court will consult on this Draft Rules till 1 June 2011.

Last Sunday during a press conference held during the National People's Congress, China Insurance Regulatory Commission (CIRC) Chairman Wu Dingfu announced that the CIRC is currently creating its policy for the use of insurance premium funds to invest government subsidized affordable housing projects. He specifically stated that China does not have a legal barrier to insurance companies investing insurance funds in affordable housing projects, and he also said that the CIRC plans making Shanghai

The proposed amendment included several important new provisions to enhance compensation against trademark infringement.

The TRAB and courts agree that trade names, copyrights and rights of individual name could be protected as prior rights.

Pharmaceutical companies with service inventions in China should review agreements to ensure there are no ambiguities.

Nokia opposed a trademark application to register "VERTU".

On 14 October 2010, the PRC National Copyright Administration (NCAC) published two pieces of regulations (the regulations) which govern the collection of copyright royalties for movies provided on the Internet, on flights and on public transport.

Seven departments jointly announced"The Notice of Economic Policies Supporting the Development of Film Industry".

Discussion of lasting and heated discussions about anti-monopoly issues in the emerging Internet industry in China.

2012 has witnessed another year of growing demand and strong deal flows in the Chinese aviation finance market.