China: Arbitration & Dispute Resolution

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How To Sue A Chinese Company
Mainland Chinese courts do not enforce U.S. judgments, making litigation against Chinese companies complex. Understanding jurisdiction requirements, service of process protocols under the Hague Convention, discovery limitations, and the strategic advantages of arbitration versus court proceedings in China is essential for foreign companies seeking to recover damages or enforce contractual obligations against Chinese entities.
China Litigation
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Harris Sliwoski
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중국국가지식재산권국,「특허 우선심사 관리방법」 개정 공포
China's National Intellectual Property Administration (CNIPA) has announced a comprehensive revision to its Patent Priority Examination Management Measures, marking the first systematic overhaul since 2017. The updated regulations, effective September 1, 2026, introduce new criteria for expedited patent examination, including provisions for emerging industries, future technologies, and cases involving patent disputes or litigation.
China IP
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Kangxin
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反向工程抗辩的误区与澄清——最高院案例解读系列⑪
在技术秘密侵权诉讼中,“反向工程抗辩”是被诉侵权人最常援引的免责事由之一。其基本逻辑是:既然权利人已将含有技术秘密的产品投放市场,任何第三人均可通过购买该产品并加以拆卸、测绘、分析而获知其技术信息,则该技术信息不构成技术秘密,或者即便构成技术秘密,被诉侵权ߟ
China IP
AB
AnJie Broad Law Firm
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Trademark Opposition: Procedures And Document Preparation
China's trademark opposition procedure offers a strategic opportunity to challenge potentially conflicting trademark registrations during the three-month publication period, before they are formally approved. This procedural mechanism enables prior rights holders and interested parties to resolve disputes at the registration stage, significantly reducing the time and costs associated with post-registration invalidation proceedings or infringement litigation.
China IP
AC
AFD China
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海南省、特許の権利化・侵害紛争を初の合同審理 行政・司法の手続きを同日実施★★★
海南省知識産権局の統括・調整の下、海口市知的財産権保護センターは、国家知識産権局(CNIPA)専利局復審・無効審判部、海南自由貿易港知識産権法院と連携し、北京、海口、連雲港の知財関連機関の協力を得て、海南省で初となる特許の有効性判断と侵害紛争の合同審理を実施した。複
China IP
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Kangxin
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Molly Tea - A Rare Look At Chinese IP
A Chinese court ruled that Molly Tea's floral logo infringed Louis Vuitton's registered trade marks, awarding $1.5 million in damages despite public backlash. The case sparked debate about Western luxury brands claiming exclusive rights over geometric floral motifs that resemble traditional Chinese decorative patterns. This landmark decision offers critical insights into how Chinese courts assess trade mark similarity, consumer perception, and cross-industry brand protection.
China IP
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