Wed, 17 Apr 2024 China Legal Trends CJO Staff Contributors Team
In December 2023, the Chinese Chongqing Court's historic ruling set global FRAND rates for Nokia's 2G-5G patents, resolving the long-standing OPPO v. Nokia dispute and marking a milestone in 5G patent litigation.
Thu, 11 Apr 2024 China Legal Trends CJO Staff Contributors Team
In December 2023, China's Supreme People’s Court's newly amended provisions extended the reach of its International Commercial Courts (CICC). To establish a valid choice of court agreement, three requirements must be met - the international nature, the agreement in writing, and the amount in controversy - while the 'actual connection' is no longer required.
Thu, 11 Apr 2024 China Legal Trends CJO Staff Contributors Team
In December 2023, the Beijing Intellectual Property Court issued a bilingual guideline, based on international conventions and practical opinions from various institutions, on the supporting documents certifying subject qualification in foreign cases.
Thu, 11 Apr 2024 China Legal Trends CJO Staff Contributors Team
In December 2023, Shanghai granted registration to the Korean Commercial Arbitration Board Shanghai Center, marking the establishment of the first foreign arbitration institution in the city under new regulations.
Fri, 05 Apr 2024 Insights Meng Yu 余萌
The 2023 Civil Procedure Law introduces systematic regulations to enhance the recognition and enforcement of foreign judgments, promoting transparency, standardization, and procedural justice, while adopting a hybrid approach for determining indirect jurisdiction and introducing a reconsideration procedure as a legal remedy.
Fri, 05 Apr 2024 China Legal Trends CJO Staff Contributors Team
In December 2023, a Shanghai local court set a groundbreaking precedent by issuing investigation orders to assist arbitration institutions, marking the first instance of such support in China's legal landscape.
Fri, 05 Apr 2024 China Legal Trends CJO Staff Contributors Team
In November 2023, Shanghai became the first region in China to legalize ad hoc arbitration by adopting the “Regulations on the Promotion of the Establishment of the International Commercial Arbitration Center in Shanghai”.
Tue, 26 Mar 2024 Insights Meng Yu 余萌
The 2023 Civil Procedure Law introduces a systematic framework for taking of evidence abroad, addressing longstanding challenges in civil and commercial litigation, while also embracing innovative methods like using instant messaging devices, thereby enhancing efficiency and adaptability in legal procedures.
Tue, 26 Mar 2024 China Legal Trends CJO Staff Contributors Team
In November 2023, China's Supreme People's Court (SPC) released typical cases of punitive damages for food safety, emphasizing consumer rights protection and highlighting instances of tenfold compensation awarded to consumers for food safety violations.
Tue, 26 Mar 2024 China Legal Trends CJO Staff Contributors Team
In October 2023, China’s Supreme People’s Court (SPC) issued “Decisions to Amend the Provisions on Several Issues Concerning the Intellectual Property Court”.