Sat, 16 Jan 2021 China Legal Trends Yanru Chen 陈彦茹
On 15 Dec. 2020, Shenzhen Intermediate People's Court issued the Guiding Opinions on the Application of Punitive Damages to Disputes over Civil Infringements of Intellectual Property Rights (关于知识产权民事侵权纠纷适用惩罚性赔偿的指导意见).
Sun, 03 Jan 2021 Insights CJO Staff Contributors Team
The Copyright Law of China was enacted in 1990, and the latest revision(2020) came into force on 1 Jan. 2021.
Thu, 24 Dec 2020 China Legal Trends Yanru Chen 陈彦茹
Public Comments are sought on Suggestions for Revising the Implementing Rules of the Patent Law (Draft for Comments) until 11 Jan. 2021.
Sun, 20 Dec 2020 China Legal Trends Yanru Chen 陈彦茹
The use of the word “BBC English” and relevant logos by a Beijing language company constituted trademark infringement and unfair competition, says Beijing IP Court in November 2020.
Sun, 13 Dec 2020 Insights CJO Staff Contributors Team
What cases did the IP Court of China's Supreme Court hear in its first year? The annual report (2019) provides valuable insight into how the work has been done.
Sun, 13 Dec 2020 China Legal Trends Yanru Chen 陈彦茹
China’s National Standard for Protection and Management of Intellectual Property on E-commerce Platforms was released in November 2020.
Sat, 28 Nov 2020 China Legal Trends Yanru Chen 陈彦茹
China’s Supreme People's Court issued the Several Provisions on Evidence in Civil Litigation of Intellectual Property Rights.
Sat, 28 Nov 2020 China Legal Trends Yanru Chen 陈彦茹
China’s Supreme People's Court issued the Opinions on Strengthening the Protection of Copyright and Copyright-related Rights.
Sat, 28 Nov 2020 China Legal Trends Yanru Chen 陈彦茹
China’s National Copyright Administration requires further examination and identification of evidence for copyright-related administrative enforcement.
Sun, 22 Nov 2020 Insights CJO Staff Contributors Team
Yes, photographs taken automatically from hot-air balloons can be copyrighted under Chinese law, just like those created by human beings, as indicated in a Chinese court ruling in April 2020.