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Attorney in Beijing China Andrea Liang 梁雯律师
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Springer Takes on Yingke Qianxin : A Pivotal Battle Redefining Copyright in Digital Age
In today digital landscape, where content sharing is widespread and complex, the recent legal dispute between Springer Nature Limited and Beijing Yingke Qianxin Technology Co., Ltd. marks a significant development in copyright law. This case, which progressed through China judicial system from initial trial to final appeal, not only resolved a conflict between a leading […]

Andrea Liang 梁雯
Aug 1, 20253 min read


Groundbreaking Court Ruling: Setting the Standard for AI Platform Responsibility in Copyright Violations Through LoRA Models
Case Background The Hangzhou Internet Court recently adjudicated a pivotal copyright dispute concerning an AI platform enabling users to train and distribute LoRA models derived from protected Ultraman imagery. This ruling establishes critical boundaries for generative AI service providers’ legal responsibilities when facilitating user-generated content that implicates third-party intellectual property. Technical Functionality & Alleged Infringement […]

Andrea Liang 梁雯
Jul 30, 20254 min read


Landmark Ruling in CPU Architecture Dispute: Beijing Court Clears LoongSon of MIPS Violation Charges
Following a four-year legal dispute, the Beijing IP Court ruled recently that Loongson Technology’s 3A5000 processor does not infringe upon MIPS Technologies’ chip architecture intellectual property rights. Background Information On June 2, 2021, Shanghai Cipunited Intelligent Technology Co., Ltd (“Cipunited”), affiliated with MIPS China, released a statement on its official website addressing claims circulating on […]

Andrea Liang 梁雯
Jul 29, 20258 min read


Chinese Courts Applying Unfair Competition Laws to Protect AI Models
AI models comprise their structure and parameters. The structure includes the arrangement and quantity of components, while the parameters are specific values obtained through training and optimization. In March 2025, the Beijing Intellectual Property Court made a landmark ruling in the Douyin v. B612 case, marking the first time AI model structure parameters were protected […]

Andrea Liang 梁雯
Jul 28, 20253 min read
Navigating the Deceptiveness Clause in China Trademark Law: A Practical Guide for Applicants
In today globalized business landscape, trademarks have become essential intangible assets for enterprises, playing a vital and irreplaceable role in market competition, with their value becoming increasingly significant. Article 10, Paragraph 1 (7) of the Trademark Law prohibits the registration and use of deceptive marks, stating that marks that are deceptive and likely to cause […]

Andrea Liang 梁雯
Jul 27, 20258 min read
Teacher Departure and Movement, Violation of Original Institution’s Trade Secrets?
The rapidly growing market for educational training institutions in China has intensified competition among these organizations. The movement of teachers between institutions often gives rise to disputes involving labor contracts, intellectual property, and related matters. While the physical facilities are important, the quality of teaching staff—including well-structured course design and effective instructional skills—remains a critical competitive advantage and a valuable

Andrea Liang 梁雯
Jul 27, 20254 min read
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