For foreign companies aiming to safeguard their intellectual property in China, collecting reliable evidence can feel like a daunting task—especially when violations happen away from public attention. Traditionally, notarization has been the preferred method, but it often requires significant time and financial resources. Now, a groundbreaking court ruling has approved a new, efficient alternative: Trusted […]

For international buyers operating in China, contract disputes present unique challenges that require careful navigation of the local legal landscape. Our recent experience with a breach of contract case offers valuable insights into this complex process. Overview of the Breach of Contract Case While we always strive to work with dependable and responsible suppliers, sometimes […]

In China’s judicial system, the fundamental principle of adjudication based on facts and law places evidence at the highest level of importance, often referred to as the “king of legal proceedings.” Unlike the United States, where pretrial discovery is common, China’s legal system requires plaintiffs to bear the burden of proof under the rule that […]

Non-Competition Typically Reserved for Employees Holding Keys to Trade Secrets Information – Ruling From Supreme People’s Court Referenced Case Database Summary of the Court Ruling If a non-compete agreement restricts an employee from pursuing a job in which they excel or have expertise during the specified period, and this significantly affects their livelihood and employment opportunities, the application of such restrictions must […]

This case marks a significant milestone as the first national ruling aimed at safeguarding the copyright of AI-generated “text-to-image” works. （2023）京0491民初11279号民事判决书 In its ruling, the Chinese court maintained an “anthropocentric” approach to defining copyright ownership, viewing the AI model as a supportive tool rather than the primary creator. It underscores the legislative intent of “encouraging creation” while reaffirming […]

We have recently participated in multiple trademark non-use cancellation cases for foreign companies. We highly advise trademark owners in China to conduct regular audits of their portfolios to identify which trademarks may be vulnerable to non-use cancellation challenges and to develop strategies to mitigate this risk. As of the end of 2023, China has a […]

We guide you each step of the trademark process, and take care of everything. We perform a trademark search, provide legal advice, and prepare and file your application, which will simplify the trademark process and improve your chances of success in getting China trademark registration. You will get personalized guidance from the experienced trademark attorneys […]

We offer a flexible legal service package for SME brand protection matters. The annual service package is charged on annual basis. We will deliver legal and business solutions to prosecute IPs, manage portfolios, develop monetization strategies, and define joint development IP rights. We advise on distribution and franchise legal risks and matters, working with you to analyze […]

The protection of trademarks in China can be a challenging area for many outside the country. Despite recent changes to provide overseas brands with greater rights in case of disputes, parties claiming infringement often need to pursue their cases to the highest courts in order to stop the infringing party. Continuous and persistent enforcement is […]

Overseas clients come to us to see if we have a solution to verify the vendor. They want to proceed purchasing, but not sure. We dealt with many contract breach cases that overseas clients partnering up with a Chinese supplier who eventually couldn’t deliver the product, or even worse, disappear forever. Prevention is better than […]

We advise on contract drafting and negotiations, including the preparation of state-of-the-art form document suites to streamline your entire contracting process. We also facilitate productive negotiations with vendors, subcontractors, manufactures or distributors in China. Our work will include but not limited to:

We act for a range of content creators and users, helping them to effectively exploit rights whilst protecting their brand, reputation and underlying intellectual property. Our service includes reputation management, advising clients on defamation, malicious falsehood and privacy issues across all forms of media. Through our discrete and specialist advice we help our public sector, […]

The only post-employment restrictive covenant explicitly stipulated under the PRC labour laws is the non-compete restrictive covenant. The employer and the employee may agree on other restrictive covenants, such as non-solicitation restrictive covenants. Restrictive covenants including non-compete clause, non-solicitation, etc. are commonly used in practice. In PRC Employment Contract Law, there is no express definition […]