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Attorney in Beijing China Andrea Liang 梁雯律师
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Assessing Trademark Infringement in the Realm of E-Commerce
As online sales continue to grow, the issue of trademark infringement has become increasingly significant due to advancements in internet technology. Many businesses rely on online sales, which has unfortunately led to some dishonest sellers taking advantage of others’ trademark rights. This raises the question: how should trademark infringement be assessed in the realm of […]
Andrea Liang 梁雯
Jul 8, 20252 min read
Fresh Perspective on Navigating Trademark Three-Year-Non-Use Cases in China
The large number of trademarks in China, combined with their monopolistic characteristics, makes trademarks—particularly “valuable trademarks”—a limited asset in business competition, which inevitably results in a “scramble” for them. Additionally, the law requires trademark registrants to use and consistently utilize their registered trademarks. There is a three-year grace period after registration during which the registrant […]
Andrea Liang 梁雯
Jul 8, 20255 min read
Legal Liability and Case Analysis of Forged Trademark Authorization Letters
Introduction In real-world scenarios, instances of forging trademark authorization letters are not uncommon. Such acts may involve impersonating an authorized brand dealer, deceiving online platforms to gain promotional and sales privileges, or engaging in fraudulent activities using these forged documents. The following is an overview and examination of the characteristics of forgery trademark authorization letters […]
Andrea Liang 梁雯
Jul 8, 20254 min read
Insights into Landmark National Ruling Involving Artificial Intelligence Generated Content
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 […]
Andrea Liang 梁雯
Jul 8, 20256 min read
Navigating the Landscape of Trademark Protection for Foreign Businesses in China
The China National Intellectual Property Administration (CNIPA) has taken significant steps in recent years to combat malicious trademark registration practices. This includes addressing issues such as trademark hoarding, piggybacking on well-known brands, free-riding, and hijacking trending topics. Despite these efforts, as outlined in Articles 33 and 45 of the Trademark Law, the CNIPA will not […]
Andrea Liang 梁雯
Jul 8, 20256 min read
Navigating China’s Trade Secret Protection: Policies, Developments & Strategic Enforcement (2025 Update)
Introduction China’s competitive landscape increasingly revolves around technological innovation and critical business intelligence. Trade secrets – encompassing undisclosed technical and operational information with commercial value – are vital assets for business survival and growth. Defined under Article 9(4) of China’s Anti-Unfair Competition Law (AUCL), they require three elements: secrecy, commercial value, and confidentiality measures by the rights […]
Andrea Liang 梁雯
Jul 8, 20255 min read
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