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Case Guidance and Stare Decisis IP Cases

Reforms in China's judicial system are slowly taking root. Gang Hu and Xiaomeng Dong explain the significance of these developments and what they mean in the handling of IP cases.

Litigation Strategies for Patent Infringements in China

Patent infringement litigation has its own unique characteristics and technical complexities, and the key to success is to choose the appropriate litigation strategy. Zunxia Li provides this guide through the process.

Counterfeits, Safe Harbour and Takedowns

What are the IP dangers of e-commerce?

Stepping-up Border Control in the Philippines

How has the Philippines prevented the entry of counterfeit goods?

Draft Patent Amendments Aim to Improve Enforcement in China

Between an increase in fines and an expansion of administrative enforcement powers, China is addressing some of the most persistent problems in enforcing IP rights. Simon Lee reports.

Preliminary Injunction in China

The preliminary injunction system was first introduced into the Chinese legal system in 2000, and has since come into widespread use. Shengping Yang and Haiyan Wu explain.

Tackling IP Infringement at an Exhibition in China

When attending an exhibition, trade fair or convention in China, it isn't just your products you need to prepare. Xia Zheng and Mengmeng Yu explain how to be prepared to file an on-the-spot complaint for IP infringement.

Technology and Brand Protection

The internet has changed how products are being sold, and made it increasingly easy for counterfeiters to sell their goods. Simon Lee examines how technology is the double-edged sword of today’s commerce.

Corrupted Enforcement Officials and the Role of Foreign Brands

Money and gifts have always been part of doing business in China. Paolo Beconcini examines what happens when the gifts are finding their way to the regulators.

Study: 70% of All Counterfeits from China

A recent United Nations study says that 70% of all counterfeits seized globally came from China. Lily Zhang explores the history of counterfeiting in China and what, if anything, can be done to stop it.

Brand-name Protection

As distribution of counterfeit products becomes easier, it is becoming increasingly important for IP owners to take steps to protect their brands. Lawyers from across the region tell Lily Zhang some of their key strategies.

Talpa Lodges Injunction Against Star Media China

WeChat enhances IP protection

Talpa Granted Injunction Against Star Media China

Alibaba Signed MOU To Combat Online Counterfeiting