Huan Zhu
Beijing Cracks Down on Malicious Trademark Registration Related to Winter Olympics
China's IP agency recently rejected over a thousand trademark applications related to the 2022 Winter Olympics that are "malicious", according to an agency announcement.
Chinese Court Issues Interpretation on Unfair Competition Law
The Chinese Supreme Court recently issued a new judicial interpretation on the Anti-Unfair Competition Law, which took effect on March 20. It further clarifies rules on counterfeiting and other acts of unfair competition.
Update on China's Balancing Act on the Russian Invasion and Western Sanctions
Last Friday, President Xi Jinping and President Joe Biden met virtually to discuss a number of aspects of U.S.-China relations, including the situation in Ukraine. This piece provides a rundown on the stated positions of the two governments on the issue, offers an overview of the reaction by
To Rein In Illegal IP Practices, Chinese IP Agency Sets Out Penalties
Earlier this year, China's intellectual property agency issued a new document that attempts to use administrative penalties to address unlawful acts in the area of intellectual property, such as malicious trademark registration and patent application using fraudulent data.
China Supports Companies Listing Overseas, Says Vice Premier
At a recent meeting of the Financial Stability and Development Committee under the State Council, Chinese Vice Premier Liu He said that the Chinese government supports companies listing overseas, and is making progress on working with the United States to find a "specific cooperation plan" to bridge legislative
U.S. Bans Chinese Brand Li-Ning Products over Use of North Korean Labor
The U.S. Customs and Border Protection agency recently announced that it would block goods from the Li-Ning Sporting Goods company due to their alleged use of North Korean labor.
Experts Weigh In on Implications for China of Russian Sanctions
At a recent event organized by the University of California San Diego, experts described a tightrope that China is walking in terms of the Western sanctions on Russia. One expert suggested that the United States could lift tariffs imposed on Chinese goods as an olive branch.