How to effectively deal with the preemptive registered trademark in China Youping Ma and Abbie Li of Bridgeon Law Firm analyse a registered trademark case and explain why it is of great significance for foreign enterprises in China By Abbie Li & Youping Ma March 17 2022
Punitive damages in trademark infringement in China Yan Zhang and Lin Mu of Lifang & Partners explain how a recent case involving the VANS trademark shows how punitive damages are applied in China By Lin Mu & Yan Zhang January 28 2022
China SPC confirms mere post-sale confusion can lead to trademark infringement Lei Zhang and Shouqi Guo of Lifang & Partners look at a recent ruling based on the ‘joker’ pattern of poker cards By Lei Zhang & Shouqi Guo November 15 2021
Determining the timespan of damages in trademark infringement litigation in China Yan Zhang and Lin Mu of Lifang & Partners discuss a Supreme People’s Court case that establishes the timeframe for damages awarded to trademark owners By Lin Mu & Yan Zhang October 26 2021
Prosecuting counterfeiters by trademark owners in China Yan Zhang and Xiao Wang of Lifang & Partners consider why private prosecution should be considered part of a comprehensive IP protection strategy in China By Xiao Wang & Yan Zhang August 19 2021
China – Trademarks: A closer look at the development of punitive damages rules Linda Zhao of GoldenGate Lawyers looks at the specific guidance issued by the Supreme Court which clarifies the application of punitive damages By Linda Zhao May 28 2021
Examining the challenges of obtaining a sound trademark in China Gang Hu of CCPIT Patent and Trademark Law Office takes a closer look at why it remains difficult to successfully apply for a sound trademark, using recent case studies and statistics By Gang Hu March 04 2021
China: Improvements introduced to clarify enterprise name registration Bruce Fu of GoldenGate Lawyers explains the key changes that will streamline the registration procedure and better protect the interests of enterprises By Bruce Fu February 17 2021
CNIPA’s plan highlights China’s innovation ambitions Managing IP’s Karry Lai talks to China IP specialists who say that trademark squatting, patent quality and IP securitisation are priorities to focus on By Karry Lai August 20 2020
