Notarization for Evidence in China IP Litigation
To achieve success in intellectual property (IP) infringement cases, it is crucial to establish the occurrence of infringement and to secure all pertinent evidence of such activities….
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Supreme Court Against Unjust Enrichment from Mass Litigations by Trademark Owner
The Supreme People’s Courtc of the People’s Republic of China (hereinafter referred to as “SPC”) in 2024 issued a ruling in the retrial phase of a trademark…
Read moreSANTAK Case: Trademark Abuse Actionable under Anti-Unfair Competition Law
Brand owners in China are increasingly concerned about the issue of trademark squatting, as they often find themselves caught in protracted opposition and invalidation proceedings. Even when…
Read moreHuatuo Case: Beijing High Court elaborated not well-known trademark for cross-class protection
The legal disputes between Huatuo Sinopharm and Guangdong Huatuo Pharm spanned over a decade, garnering significant attention within the Chinese traditional pharmaceutical industry. In 2024, the Beijing…
Read moreRetrieving Squattd Trademark in Non-use Cancellation
The overseas brand that lost its trademark in China to its distributor, namely the one which was squatted years ago by its distributor, still had a shot…
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