On 14 September 2026, the Supreme People’s Court of the People’s Republic of China officially released the Draft Provisions of the Supreme People’s Court on Several Issues Concerning the Application of Temporal Effectiveness to the Trademark Law of the People’s Republic of China and the Draft Provisions of the Supreme People’s Court on Several Issues […]

On September 9, the Supreme People’s Court (the Court) of China released nine typical anti-unfair competition cases under the theme “Unified Great Market, Fair Competition for the Future”. These rulings span traditional consumer sectors tied to public welfare alongside frontier domains like artificial intelligence, clean energy, and platform economies. The following overview examines these nine […]

China will introduce a major update to its Trademark Law on 1 January 2027. This is the most significant revision in over 40 years and reflects a clear shift in focus—from simply registering trademarks to ensuring they are genuinely used in business. For companies doing business in China or planning to enter the market, these […]

Are you ready for Madrid – not for a holiday or a football match, but for your trade mark protection journey. When we mention “Madrid”, we are referring to the Madrid System for International Trade Mark Registration. This system allows individual or businesses to apply for trade mark protection in multiple countries through a single, […]

Copyright protection is automatically granted as soon as a work is created – there’s no need to officially register it. In fact, many countries don’t even have a formal copyright registry. Thanks to the Berne Convention, a work protected by copyright in one member country is also protected in all other countries that have signed […]

The Intellectual Property Department (IPD) of Hong Kong has announced that new Trade Marks, Patents, and Designs Forms will be used from 16 May 2025 onwards. Key Changes: The IPD has shared the draft versions of the new forms, please see https://www.ipd.gov.hk/en/home/whats-new/index_id_628.html for reference. The IPD has updated the chapter on “Absolute Grounds for Refusal […]

What is Beijing Internet Court ? The Beijing Internet Court, established in September 2018, is a specialized court in China that focuses on handling internet-related legal cases. It aims to provide efficient resolution of disputes arising from online activities, including e-commerce, intellectual property, and cybersecurity issues. Key features of the Beijing Internet Court include: Overall, […]

In China, registering copyright is an important step for book writers and other creators for several reasons: 1. Legal Protection: 2. Deterrence Against Infringement: 3. Access to Remedies: 4. Credibility and Value: 5. Facilitation of Licensing and Transfers: Conclusion While copyright protection exists automatically upon the creation of a work in China, registration offers significant […]