Trademark
Legal Liability and Case Analysis of Forged Trademark Authorization Letters
Introduction: In real-world scenarios, instances of forging trademark authorization letters are not uncommon.
Trademark
Copyright
Insights into Landmark National Ruling Involving Artificial Intelligence Generated Content
This case marks a significant milestone as the first national ruling aimed at safeguarding the copyright of AI-generated “text-to-image” works.
Trademark
Navigating the Landscape of Trademark Protection for Foreign Businesses in China
The China National Intellectual Property Administration (CNIPA) has taken significant steps in recent years to combat malicious trademark registration…
Trade Secret
Navigating China’s Trade Secret Protection: Policies, Developments & Strategic Enforcement (2025 Update)
Introduction: China’s competitive landscape increasingly revolves around technological innovation and critical business intelligence.
Trademark
Proving Service Mark Usage in China: Strategic Compliance with CNIPA’s Rigorous Evidence Standards(Updated for 2023-2025 Examination Practices)
I. Evolving Legal Context: China’s trademark landscape has intensified scrutiny on “defensive registrations.”
Trade Secret
Strategic Use of Non-Compete Agreements to Protect Trade Secrets in China
Evolution of Legal Frameworks China’s approach to non-compete agreements has shifted significantly since 2008.
Artificial Intelligence
Case Law: Douyin Awarded a Hefty Compensation of 83 million RMB for Infringing Meishe’s Copyright
Douyin Copying Editing Code of Meishe SDK: In May 2021, Meishe Company discovered that the audio and video editing code within the Douyin app had been largely…
Artificial Intelligence
Judge Article: Genuine Intent to Use in Trademark Cancellations
High Standards for Evidence in Trademark Non-Use Cancellations: The phrase “Cancellation for Non-Use” refers to a trademark cancellation initiated by the…
Artificial Intelligence
Global Patent Disputes Among Leading Steel Industry Players in China
China leads the world in both steel production and sales. With an impressive annual output of approximately 1 billion tons, China accounts for nearly half of…