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31 Jul 2026
Shanghai Intellectual Property Lawyers & Legal Guide
Looking for intellectual property lawyers in Shanghai? This hub explains how intellectual property work plays out in Shanghai—China's leading commercial and financial center—and c…
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30 Jul 2026
What Is a Trade Secret Under Chinese Law?
Under the Anti-Unfair Competition Law, a trade secret is commercial information that is not known to the public, has commercial value, and is subject to corresponding confidential…
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30 Jul 2026
Automatic Copyright Protection in China
Copyright in Mainland China arises automatically on creation of an original work. Registration is optional evidence, not a condition of subsistence. Software, content and designs…
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30 Jul 2026
China Trademark Registration — First-to-File
Mainland China is a first-to-file trademark system. Use in another country, or even use in China without a filing, generally does not beat an earlier CNIPA application except in l…
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30 Jul 2026
China Patent Protection — Invention, Utility Model and Design
CNIPA grants three patent types: invention, utility model and design. They differ in examination, term, and what they cover. Public disclosure before filing, including your own ex…
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30 Jul 2026
Shenzhen Intellectual Property Lawyers & Legal Guide
Looking for intellectual property lawyers in Shenzhen? This hub explains how intellectual property work plays out in Shenzhen—a Greater Bay Area tech and manufacturing powerhouse—…
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30 Jul 2026
Beijing Intellectual Property Lawyers & Legal Guide
Looking for intellectual property lawyers in Beijing? This hub explains how intellectual property work plays out in Beijing—China's political and regulatory capital—and connects y…
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30 Jul 2026
China IP Launch-to-Enforcement Control Room: Trademarks, Patents, Secrets & Routes
Legally reviewed by: Zihang Duan, Trademark Counsel, for China trademark squatting, opposition and brand enforcement scope; and Zheng Yu, Trademark Counsel, for China trademarks,…
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28 Jul 2026
Patent Protection: IP Licensing from Software Disputes
A software distribution dispute with imprecise licensing terms led to litigation. Patent holders must define license scope, exclusivity, and termination provisions clearly. Regist…
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26 Jul 2026
Copyright Protection in China
Copyright in China generally arises when an original intellectual achievement in literature, art or science is expressed in a perceptible form. Registration is not a condition for…
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26 Jul 2026
Patent Strategy and Data Privacy Compliance for Chinese Technology Companies in California
Chinese technology companies expanding to the United States face two critical legal challenges: protecting intellectual property through the US patent system and complying with Ca…
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25 Jul 2026
Trademark Registration and Brand Protection in Japan: A Guide for Chinese Brand Owners
Japan represents the third-largest consumer market globally, making trademark registration a critical priority for Chinese brand owners expanding into the Japanese market. This ar…
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25 Jul 2026
Patent Protection for Chinese Technology Companies in Israel: Prosecution, Enforcement, and Technology Transfer Strategy
Israel has become a significant source of deep technology for Chinese investors, particularly in agritech, water technology, medical devices, and cybersecurity. Understanding Isra…
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24 Jul 2026
Trademark Protection in the Digital Age: US-China Cross-Border Strategies
Trademark Protection in Cross-Border Digital Commerce For entertainment and media companies operating across the US and China, trademark protection requires a coordinated strategy…
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24 Jul 2026
Patent Infringement Damages in China: Calculation and Enforcement
Patent Infringement Damages Under Chinese Law China's patent protection framework has undergone substantial reform in recent years, with damage awards increasing significantly. Fo…
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