China: Strategy

중국 국가지식재산권국의 2025년 특허 조사 결과에 따르면, 중국 기업들의 특허 취득 방식과 연구개발 투자 패턴에 주목할 만한 변화가 나타나고 있다. 연구ᄶ

BUREN's China Practice team provides essential updates on China's rapidly evolving legal and regulatory landscape, covering recent developments in labour law, foreign trade legislation, and EV battery recycling frameworks. This newsletter edition also announces the strategic expansion of their China Practice with a new partner appointment, offering practical insights for businesses operating in or with China.

外資系企業による中国での研究開発投資が拡大している。今年1〜2月に新設された外資系企業は8631社に上り、前年同期比で14％増加した...

外資系企業による中国での研究開発投資が拡大している。今年1〜2月に新設された外資系企業は8631社に上り、前年同期比で14％増加した...

On 27 February 2026, the China Securities Regulatory Commission (“CSRC”) promulgated the Measures for the Supervision and Administration of Information Disclosure of Private Investment Funds (“Information Disclosure Measures”), which will come into force on 1 September 2026.

Australia is seeing some of its biggest deals driven by Asian investment, especially in sectors like digital infrastructure and energy.

Meet Sunny Su, a Principal and Head of Digital and Commercial at Lusheng Law Firm, whose career journey uniquely blends Chinese tradition with international legal expertise. How has her unconventional path—from studying abroad while raising a young son to leading complex IP commercial matters—shaped her approach to both professional practice and family life? Discover how traditional Chinese family support systems enabled her independent career choices and global perspective.

Since the revision of the Patent Examination Guidelines in 2023, the China National Intellectual Property Administration (CNIPA) has strengthened its preliminary examination of design patents...

In the knowledge economy, intellectual property has become a core asset for enterprises, with service inventions directly linked to innovation vitality and competitive advantage. However, unclear ownership of employee inventions can lead to disputes, loss of core technologies, and obstacles to corporate growth.

BUREN's China Practice team provides essential updates on China's rapidly evolving legal and regulatory landscape, covering recent developments in labour law, foreign trade legislation, and EV battery recycling frameworks. This newsletter edition also announces the strategic expansion of their China Practice with a new partner appointment, offering practical insights for businesses operating in or with China.

China’s judicial approach to software copyright protection continues to evolve, reflecting a stronger emphasis on innovation and more sophisticated handling of complex technical disputes.

The report points out that in 2025, China’s economy recorded total output of RMB 140 trillion, with real GDP growth of 5.0%, meeting the official growth target for the year. However, growth momentum moderated in Q4...