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China

Vivien Chan & Co

• 1 Apr

  2020

  Pilot project to improve administrative complaint process for infringement disputes will shake up China’s IP system

  For the last few years, the Chinese government and the China National IP Administration (CNIPA) have been promoting the enforcement of patent rights through administrative actions. In November 2019 CNIPA published a notice announcing the launch of a project to refine the system of handling administrative complaints with regard to patent infringement. Full text

• 12 Feb

  2020

  Trademark squatters get smarter in China – a look at the latest tactics

  Following China's clampdown on illegal filing activity in the amended Trademark Law, it appears that squatters have also raised their game. This article shows the most effective ways to prevent rights holders from becoming victims of trademark squatting. Full text

• 5 Feb

  2020

  Landmark infringement decision: trademark owners can take action against their damaged goods on third-party platforms

  A recent decision shows that in cases where product packaging has been damaged and the third-party platform cannot prove that the contents are genuine, trademark owners can take action on the grounds of trademark infringement. Full text

• 11 Dec

  2019

  Amendments to Trademark Law and new provisions for regulating trademark registration applications could alter China's filing landscape

  The fourth amendment of the Trademark Law came into effect on 1 November 2019. It provides the factors to be considered when deciding whether a trademark application contravenes Article 4 of the amended Trademark Law and demonstrates the China National IP Administration's determination to tackle bad-faith filings. Full text