Protecting Your Brand in China: A Case Study on Trademark Disputes

19 March 2025
A recent case highlights the intricate challenges that international companies often face when entering the vast and dynamic Chinese market, where trademark protection and IP rights in general are of paramount importance.
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China Targets Beneficial Ownership Information

18 March 2025
These measures aim to enhance market transparency, uphold financial order, and combat money laundering and terrorist financing activities, by mandating all companies in China – including subsidiaries of foreign companies – to disclose beneficial owner information (BOI) to Chinese authorities.
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New Way of Trademark Squatting in China: Cancellation Due to Non-Use

8 February 2025
Squatters have resorted to novel strategies, specifically targeting registered trademarks in China by initiating cancellation actions while concurrently applying for their own trademarks.
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Chinese Court Publishes Landmark Judgment for Cross-Border Data Transfer

This landmark case clarifies that in hotel management, the transfer of personal information beyond what is necessary for fulfilling the contract must be subject to separate consent from the customer, rather than relying on a general consent through the privacy policy.
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Navigating Local Expansion Within China: Branch vs. Subsidiary

25 December 2024
When foreign-invested companies, particularly in the retail sector, seek to expand across different regions within China, they encounter a crucial need to establish a legal presence there to conduct business activities.
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Qualifications for International Freight Forwarding Companies in China

12 October 2024
In 2019, China abolished specific restrictions on the establishment of international freight forwarding enterprises by foreign investors and simplified the approval procedures.
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Current Trends for Debt Collection in China

29 July 2024
In today's challenging economic environment, more clients are seeking support with debt collection activities. One common service we provide is sending detailed demand letters (in China, referred to as lawyer’s letters) to the debtor, setting the stage for further legal action if payment is not made.
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Protecting Your Business from Competing Employee Ventures in China

3 July 2024
As we navigate the evolving legal landscape in China, it is imperative to stay informed about recent legislative changes that may impact your business operations. The latest amendments to the PRC Criminal Law, effective March 1, 2024, introduce stringent provisions to address employee misconduct related to establishing competing businesses and engaging in transactions that disadvantage their employers.
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Addressing the Hidden Challenges: Overseeing & Protecting Your China Operations

28 June 2024
Business leaders are uncovering significant issues within their local teams. This article sheds light on common HR and operational risks, illustrated by a real-world case study, and offers actionable strategies to safeguard your business in China.
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Compliance Instead of Prosecution – How A Tech Company Was Saved from Criminal Litigation

26 June 2024
A Shanghai-based technology company and its de facto manager were suspected of using another company to issue fraudulent VAT special invoices worth hundreds of millions of CNY without conducting any substantial business operations.
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