China: Litigation, Mediation & Arbitration

Mainland Chinese courts do not enforce U.S. judgments, making litigation against Chinese companies complex. Understanding jurisdiction requirements, service of process protocols under the Hague Convention, discovery limitations, and the strategic advantages of arbitration versus court proceedings in China is essential for foreign companies seeking to recover damages or enforce contractual obligations against Chinese entities.

特許の進歩性審査における「技術常識」の認定基準と立証要件について、最高人民法院の判例を通じて、教科書や技術辞典以外の専門文献が技

2026年8月末から9月にかけて、中国最高人民法院知的財産権法廷が公表した複数の裁判要旨は、特許の進歩性判断、クレーム解釈、営業秘密保護、&#

Mainland Chinese courts do not enforce U.S. judgments, making litigation against Chinese companies complex. Understanding jurisdiction requirements, service of process protocols under the Hague Convention, discovery limitations, and the strategic advantages of arbitration versus court proceedings in China is essential for foreign companies seeking to recover damages or enforce contractual obligations against Chinese entities.

特許の進歩性審査における「技術常識」の認定基準と立証要件について、最高人民法院の判例を通じて、教科書や技術辞典以外の専門文献が技

The Supreme People's Court's 2026 judicial interpretation establishes a dual-criteria framework for determining when civil and criminal cases involve "the same facts," requiring both identical...

A Chinese technology company successfully sued multiple entities for unfair competition after they produced and sold alcohol products using the title and stylized characters from the hit crime drama "Kuang Biao" (狂飙). The court ruled that the drama's title had acquired sufficient commercial recognition to constitute a protected commercial identifier, and the defendants' unauthorized use created consumer confusion about potential licensing or commercial relationships.

反不正当竞争法对侵害商业秘密的不同行为方式作了明确规定。《反不正当竞争法（2025）》第十条第一款规定：“经营者不得实施下列侵犯商业秘密的行为：

9月9日、最高人民法院は、模倣による混同、営業秘密の侵害、信用毀損、虚偽・誇大な宣伝、インターネット上の不正競争行為の認定や、反不正競争法の一般条項の適用などに関する重要な法律問題を扱った典型事例9件を公表した。

在汽车纠纷案件处理实务中，广泛流传有一个简化、极化的法律论断或观点：产品责任适用无过错责任归责，因此所有汽车产品纠纷一律实行举证责任倒置，消费者无需举证车辆质量问题，全部或者绝大部分举证义务由车企、4S店承担。该观点较为迎合消费维权的立场，在其描绘的汽车消费维&#

Tesla and at least eight other automakers are recalling millions of cars in China over safety concerns with their electronic door handles, which can fail during crashes and trap occupants inside. This marks one of the largest vehicle recalls in the world's biggest auto market, raising questions about sector-wide design philosophy and potential implications for insurance claims involving newer vehicle models, particularly electric vehicles.

Commercial General Liability insurance (“CGL”) is one of the most widely used forms of commercial liability insurance internationally. Originating from the standardized policy forms developed by the Insurance Services Office (“ISO”) in the United States, CGL policies generally provide coverage for third-party claims arising from bodily injury or property damage caused by an “occurrence” in connection with the insured’s business operations. In China, CGL insurance has increasingly been adopted by manufacturing enterprises, particularly those engaged in export-oriented businesses.