Navigating the AIGC Judicial Practice in China – AIGC Rulings from Guangzhou and Beijing Internet Courts

In 2023, the Beijing Internet Court delivered a ruling in case number (2023) Jing 0491 Minchu 11279, namely, the Spring Breeze Case, which has been widely recognized…

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Civil Liability Associated with Malicious Trademark Applications

In recent years, China has made significant strides in safeguarding the rights of trademark holders and fostering fair market competition by enhancing regulations against malicious trademark applications….

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Xitao Face-swapping App v. Individual Portrait Right – China AIGC Ruling Series

Case No.(2023)京0491民初12766号 A recent legal case involving artificial intelligence face-swapping technology has emerged, with the plaintiff, Lin Moumou, initiating a lawsuit against Beijing Technology Co., Ltd. The…

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IP Licensing Infringement vs Breach of Contract in China

In today’s bustling global marketplace, the protection of intellectual property (IP) rights has become a vital shield for businesses eager to defend their brands and innovations. Licensing…

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Defending OEM against Trademark Non-use in China

The validity of trademark use in the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) process in relation to non-use cancellation has been a topic of considerable debate. This is primarily…

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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…

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China patent protection on products sold outside China

The patentee only has patents in China. Can the patentee assert its China patent right against the products only sold to overseas markets outside China? The answer…

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Guideline_Technology Transfer Agreements & CNIPA Templates of Patent Transfer

Foreign companies commonly assign their technology to China entities by licensing their patents, designs, software, trade secrets, or know-how. Transfer of state-of-the-art technology is subject to a…

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Protecting Company Confidentiality in China

Safeguarding company confidentiality in China presents a critical challenge in light of dynamic regulatory environment and rapidly evolving technological landscape. This article examines key strategies and legal…

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