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China Trademark Registration: Why U.S. Companies Need More Than A Filing Agent
When a U.S. company's shipment of protective work gloves was seized at Chinese customs because a competitor held the trademark registration in the correct product class, it revealed a costly lesson about China trademark strategy. What appears to be a simple filing process actually requires sophisticated legal judgment about classification, ownership structure, and brand protection that goes far beyond what low-cost filing services provide.
China IP
HS
Harris Sliwoski
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国家知識産権局、マカオ出願人向け特許優先審査を常設化
China's National Intellectual Property Administration (CNIPA) has transitioned its pilot program for expedited patent examination for Macao applicants into a permanent system, marking a significant development in intellectual property protection within the Greater Bay Area. Since its trial launch in July 2023, approximately 100 patent applications have benefited from shortened examination periods through offices in Guangzhou and Shenzhen. This formalization aims to strengthen innovation support and facilita
China IP
K
Kangxin
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China: A Real Opening-Up, Or Opening-Up With Boundaries? Where Is China’s Capital Market Heading?
China's securities regulator has signaled continued capital market opening through measures including RMB foreign exchange trading pilots, QFI participation in treasury bond futures, and expanded support for foreign financial institutions. Yet this expansion operates within a dynamic framework where openness remains bounded by security considerations, with boundaries adjusting as market sophistication and financial infrastructure strengthen.
China Finance
KG
K&L Gates LLP
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欧盟《〈禁止强迫劳动产品条例〉实施指南》发布：中国企业需从规则理解转向证据准备
The European Commission has issued implementation guidelines for its Forced Labour Products Regulation, which will take effect in December 2027. These guidelines detail how authorities will identify risks, select investigation targets, evaluate evidence, and how companies can reduce exposure through due diligence and supply chain management.
China Government
JT
Beijing Jincheng Tongda & Neal Law Firm
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从质检总局到海关总署：解读《进出口化妆品检验检疫监督管理办法》十五年变迁
China's General Administration of Customs has issued new regulations for cosmetics import and export inspection and quarantine, effective December 2026. This comprehensive update marks the most significant revision since 2011, introducing risk-based management principles, smart supervision technologies, and streamlined procedures. The article traces the regulatory evolution through five versions, with particular focus on the unprecedented three amendments in 2018 that reflected China's customs institutional
China Consumer
JT
Beijing Jincheng Tongda & Neal Law Firm
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