On January 6 Alibaba announced a revamp of its TaoProtect online policing system which applies to its online sales portals www.taobao.com and www.tmall.com. Both are Chinese-language trade platforms, the prior ostensibly C2C
Should You Record Trademark License Contracts?
There are a range of legal and practical reasons for foreign trademark owners to record licenses of their registered Chinese trademarks with the China Trademark …
Revised Provisions on Well-Known Mark Recognition Issued
Following the recent amendments to the PRC Trademark Law that took effect on May 1 2014, China issued revised Well-Known Mark Recognition and Protection Provisions …
New Measures to Address Online Counterfeiting
There are clear indications that Chinese government authorities are taking more concerted actions to address online infringements of IP rights, as illustrated by new campaigns …
PRC Trademark Law Revisions in Force
Revisions to the PRC Trade Mark Law entered into effect on May 1 2014. They offer some potentially valuable weapons for addressing registry pirates as …
Support in Devising Chinese Brands
Process SIPS will first compile information on client’s priorities and “brand values” for the Chinese market, preferences of the client regarding the proposed Chinese mark …
A Guide to Creating Chinese-Language Trademarks
The use and registration of Chinese-language trademarks is an essential part of any marketing activity in Greater China. Local language marks are likewise critical in …
Bad Faith Trademark Filings in China
This article provides information on strategies and best practices in dealing with bad faith trademark filings in China. The scenario is by now all too …
How to Tackle Online Counterfeiting
The ever-growing accessibility, convenience and anonymity offered by e-commerce has permitted counterfeiters to rapidly shift their business models – in some cases entirely – online. …
Implementation of Revised Trademark Law
On May 1 2014, revisions to the PRC Trademark Law will enter into effect, and Chinese authorities have begun issuing draft rules and judicial guidelines …
PRC Customs Recordal and Enforcement
Customs Recordal Recordable Subject Matter Trademarks registered in China. Patents (including designs, inventions and utility models) issued by SIPO. Any copyright subject matter (provided the …
