LV is Suing Beijing’s Trademark Regulator, Again
After a high-profile civil dispute, French luxury brand Louis Vuitton Malletier (LV) is set to face off against China's trademark regulator in a Chinese intellectual property court this week, after the agency approved a trademark similar to the company's iconic four-petal flower monogram for
Trump Administration Official Clarifies Polestar/Volvo Licensing Decisions
At a Congressional hearing yesterday, members of Congress from both parties pressed a Trump administration official on recent decisions related to the licensing of connected vehicles with links to China.
WTO Panel Composed in Dispute on Royalties for EU High-Tech Sector
The China-EU WTO dispute over royalty rates for standard essential patents is proceeding to the next stage, with a panel now composed to hear the dispute.
April WTO Committee Meeting Considers Anti-Dumping Measures By and Against China
At a recent WTO committee meeting, China raised concerns with the anti-dumping measures imposed by various other governments, and Japan raised concerns with anti-dumping measures by China.
Court Orders Chinese Drink Chain to Pay $1.4 Million to Louis Vuitton over Trademark Infringement
Last month, a Chinese Court issued its judgment in a high-profile trademark dispute, finding that a popular Chinese tea chain and associated franchisee network committed willful trademark infringement against French luxury brand Louis Vuitton Malletier ("LV").
Public Comment Process on U.S.-China Board of Trade Sees 500 Submissions
As part of the process for setting up a mechanism to oversee U.S.-China trade, the U.S. Trade Representative's Office (USTR) has received hundreds of comments from interested parties.
China Halts Helium Exports
On July 10, China’s Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) and the General Administration of Customs (GACC) issued a joint announcement imposing an immediate, temporary export ban on helium to protect the domestic industry from severe global supply disruptions.