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Understanding The 2026 Revisions To China's Trademark Law (Part I): Protection And Limits Of Trademark Rights
China's newly revised Trademark Law introduces a sophisticated balancing mechanism that both strengthens exclusive trademark rights and establishes clear boundaries against their abuse. Through coordinated provisions spanning registration, enforcement, and liability, the 2026 revision addresses how trademark owners can protect their brands while preventing rights from being weaponized to harm public interests or suppress legitimate competition.
China IP
AC
AFD China
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欧盟《〈禁止强迫劳动产品条例〉实施指南》发布：中国企业需从规则理解转向证据准备
The European Commission has issued implementation guidelines for its Forced Labour Products Regulation, which will take effect in December 2027. These guidelines detail how authorities will identify risks, select investigation targets, evaluate evidence, and how companies can reduce exposure through due diligence and supply chain management.
China Government
JT
Beijing Jincheng Tongda & Neal Law Firm
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适用中国法的“双刃剑”：跨境交易中不可忽视的法律风险
Chinese enterprises frequently stipulate Chinese law as the governing law in cross-border contracts under the Belt and Road Initiative, believing this grants them control and familiarity. However, this practice conceals multiple risks: foreign courts may reject Chinese law due to lack of genuine connection or local mandatory rules; even when applied, Chinese law's provisions on penalty reduction, guarantee periods, and strict contract termination standards may backfire against Chinese parties; additionally,
China International
JT
Beijing Jincheng Tongda & Neal Law Firm
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The Hong Kong Intermediary Trap: Do Not Bind The Wrong China Company
Foreign buyers often prefer dealing with Hong Kong intermediaries for China manufacturing due to clearer communication and familiar processes, but this convenience can become a costly trap. When mainland Chinese factories control your molds, technical files, and production while your contract only binds a Hong Kong entity, you may discover too late that you've legally protected the wrong company—leaving you without recourse when quality issues, IP theft, or tooling disputes arise.
Worldwide Commercial
HS
Harris Sliwoski
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商业综合责任险是否承保产品召回费用 ——由安杰世泽近期胜诉案例说起
商业综合责任保险（Commercial General Liability，以下简称“CGL”）是全球商业保险体系中应用极为广泛的责任险种之一，其条款体系起源于美国保险服务办公室（ISO）的标准化文本，承保范围主要涵盖企业在各类商业活动中因意外事件（occurrence）导致的第三方人身伤害或财产损失。目前，CGL在我国主要服务于有产品出
China Insurance
AB
AnJie Broad Law Firm
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