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Why Chinese Companies Are Taking Their Rival Firms to Court on Foreign Soil
On June 12, 2025, a spokesperson from the Munich District Court in Germany confirmed that Datang Mobile had initiated three patent infringement lawsuits…
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On June 12, 2025, a spokesperson from the Munich District Court in Germany confirmed that Datang Mobile had initiated three patent infringement lawsuits…
Introduction: Navigating a Commercial Paradox in China Retail Landscape — In the bustling shopping centers of Shanghai and Beijing, consumers witness a unique…
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Introduction: The New Frontier of Solar Innovation — The global photovoltaic industry stands at a critical inflection point in late 2024.
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China’s judiciary operates through a meticulously structured four-level pyramid: 1. Foundation: Primary People’s Courts Spread across every county and urban…
In trademark infringement cases involving the sale of counterfeit goods, rights holders commonly seek the cessation of production and sales, destruction of…
CNIPA examiner guidelines on proving genuine trademark use in China — the evidence that survives examination and guards against non-use cancellation.
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In today’s digital landscape, where content sharing is widespread and complex, the recent legal dispute between Springer Nature Limited and Beijing Yingke…
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Case Background: The Hangzhou Internet Court recently adjudicated a pivotal copyright dispute concerning an AI platform enabling users to train and distribute…
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Following a four-year legal dispute, the Beijing IP Court ruled recently that Loongson Technology’s 3A5000 processor does not infringe upon MIPS Technologies’…
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