For over three decades, foreign individuals have enjoyed a temporary exemption from individual income tax on dividends and bonuses received from FIEs in China. That exemption, established in 1994 under the Cai Shui Zi [1994] No. 20 notice, was designed to attract foreign investment during China’s reform and opening-up era .

This article aims to provide a clear understanding of the importance of property preservation in IP litigation and the practical steps involved in the process. By taking proactive measures, rights holders can significantly improve their chances of not only winning their case but also effectively enforcing the judgment.

Foreign-funded enterprises operating in China face numerous legal challenges due to the complex regulatory environment. This article aims to analyze the efficiency and necessity of hiring in-house and/or outsourced Chinese lawyers for foreign-funded enterprises in China.

LAWS: Interpretation of the Supreme People’s Court on Several Issues Relating to Laws Applicable to Trial of Civil Dispute Cases Involving Protection of Well-known Trademarks (Amended in 2020) 

One effective way to protect an expanding brand in China is by obtaining Well-known Trademark status, which offers enhanced nationwide legal protection. In practice, the determination of Well-known Trademarks basically follows the principle of “case-by-case determination”.

In China, litigation involving foreign-related civil and commercial disputes typically involves three main categories of litigation materials for which foreign parties may need to go through certification procedures.

Along with my co-counsel, we were just interviewed by China National IP Newspaper on a trademark infringement and unfair competition civil lawsuit that we are about to close. They published the news today. Click here…

When you’re in China, either visiting or living there, you may interested to know what to do if you have to go to the police station and make a statement. If you’re a witness, someone…

Registering a trademark in China is a crucial step in protecting your brand. It’s equally important to understand the legal measures you can take to prevent and address trademark infringement. Here’s a detailed overview of the process…

In China, the Customs authority plays a pivotal role in safeguarding intellectual property and preventing the entry and export of counterfeit goods. This article delves into how Chinese Customs is stepping up its efforts to…