China: Arbitration & Dispute Resolution

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중국국가지식재산권국,「특허 우선심사 관리방법」 개정 공포
China's National Intellectual Property Administration (CNIPA) has announced a comprehensive revision to its Patent Priority Examination Management Measures, marking the first systematic overhaul since 2017. The updated regulations, effective September 1, 2026, introduce new criteria for expedited patent examination, including provisions for emerging industries, future technologies, and cases involving patent disputes or litigation.
China IP
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Kangxin
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Molly Tea - A Rare Look At Chinese IP
A Chinese court ruled that Molly Tea's floral logo infringed Louis Vuitton's registered trade marks, awarding $1.5 million in damages despite public backlash. The case sparked debate about Western luxury brands claiming exclusive rights over geometric floral motifs that resemble traditional Chinese decorative patterns. This landmark decision offers critical insights into how Chinese courts assess trade mark similarity, consumer perception, and cross-industry brand protection.
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ENS
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Supreme Procuratorate Releases Typical Case: Hoarding Trademarks And Bulk Enforcement Constitutes Malicious Litigation
China's Supreme People's Procuratorate has released five landmark cases addressing malicious intellectual property litigation, including a notable trademark infringement case where a Shenzhen company was found to have registered over 600 trademarks without genuine business operations, filing bulk lawsuits to extract undue benefits. The case demonstrates how procuratorial authorities use big data screening and comprehensive investigation to identify and combat trademark hoarding schemes that abuse the judici
China IP
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AFD China
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从两个案例看参数限定的妙用 —— 把“怎么做”变成“是什么”
Patent practitioners often struggle with method claims due to enforcement challenges. This article explores how converting method inventions into product claims using parameter features can significantly strengthen patent protection and simplify infringement evidence collection, illustrated through detailed case studies of polyurethane polishing pads and polyarylene ether copolymers.
China IP
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Kangxin
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Stability, Progress, And A Farsighted Vision In Arbitration Law (2025 Revision)
China's revised Arbitration Law of 2025 introduces groundbreaking reforms that enhance internationalization, standardize industry practices, and elevate arbitration to equal status with litigation. This comprehensive analysis examines the law's key innovations—including the adoption of seat-based jurisdiction, formal recognition of ad hoc arbitration, and expanded technological integration—while identifying potential regulatory gaps that may impact cross-border dispute resolution.
China Litigation
JTJB International Lawyers
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