China: Court Procedure

At a business jury trial, the most dangerous witness may be someone who never attended a meeting or negotiated a contract. They arrive years later, open a laptop, and explain your own company to the jury. That person is the other side's forensic accountant.

China's revised Arbitration Law of 2025 introduces groundbreaking reforms that enhance internationalization, standardize industry practices, and elevate arbitration to equal status with litigation. This comprehensive analysis examines the law's key innovations—including the adoption of seat-based jurisdiction, formal recognition of ad hoc arbitration, and expanded technological integration—while identifying potential regulatory gaps that may impact cross-border dispute resolution.

最高人民法院对一起侵害发明专利权纠纷作出终审判决，明确当权利要求书记载的从属权利要求实质上并非对独立权利要求的进一步限定时，应当