The impact of fakes on global trade cannot be underestimated. Statistics from the OECD and the EU’s Intellectual Property Office estimate that worldwide, trade in infringing …
US-China Phase 1 Trade Agreement – What’s in it for Trademark Owners?
On January 15, 2020, the US and China signed a “Phase 1” agreement in furtherance of efforts to resolve their ongoing trade dispute. Chapter 1 …
China’s New Ecommerce Law: A Summary and Assessment of IP Provisions
China’s new E-commerce Law (“ECL” which entered into effect on 1 January 2019) regulates a wide array of matters, including antitrust issues, data protection, consumer …
Online Counterfeiting Best Practices
China’s State Council will soon issue a draft of the country’s first E‐Commerce Law for public comment. Provisions of this proposed law may offer new …
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 …
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. …
