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FAQs Regarding Setting Up a Company in China

February 4, 2021

Among all other issues, the most frequently asked questions we received is: “Can you set up a company for us?” Honestly speaking, if the field you want to invest in is not in the Negative List ( you may review our post: Newly Released Negative List for more information), it’s…

FAQ About Corporate Seals in China

China business basic

January 28, 2021

In China, the seals of a company play an important role in a company’s daily business operations. All companies are supposed to have at least three seals in total; namely, the Company Seal, the Legal Representative Seal, and the Financial Seal. These three seals are supposed to be made in…

FAQs about Patent Applications in China

IPR

January 5, 2021

We mentioned in more than one of our previous articles that you need to register your trademark in China ASAP, as China is a “first to file” country (you may check :How to Get Back My Trademark in China? for more information). Then here comes the question: what about patent…

Minimum Wage Standards in China

Basic China law, employment law

December 21, 2020

Q1. Why are there different grades for the minimum wage standard? As shown in the chart below, the minimum wage varies from place to place and is graded. The minimum wage is graded according to the level of the local economy in each province. For example, the first-level minimum wage…

Filing a Trademark Application in China

IPR, Trademark

September 28, 2020

Each time, when we talk about trademark protection in China, we suggest: “File your trademark application ASAP!” With that being said, there are some preliminary things you need to do before you eventually file your trademark. A thorough research has to be undertaken to understand what kind of text/graphic can…

Hot off the press! Provisions on the Unreliable Entity List

News

September 22, 2020

On 9 September 2020, China’s Ministry of Commerce released Provisions on the Unreliable Entity List, which take immediate effect upon their release. According to the regulation, the work mechanism can decide to take one or multiple measures against foreign entities on the unreliable entity list, and make a public announcement:…

Benefits of Copyright Registration

IPR

September 21, 2020

Unlike other IPRs, a registration with the competent authority is necessary to obtain any protection in China, even if a copyright comes into being automatically. It means that the right exists once the creative work is finished and is entitled to be protected by the law without further procedures to…

CHATEAU LAFITE ROTHSCHILD Won this Unfair Competition Case

IPR, Trademark

September 3, 2020

Shenzhen Jinhongde Trading Co., Ltd. (hereinafter “defendant”) was found having used “LAFITE FAMILY”, the imitation logo and “拉菲世族” （Chinese translation of “LAFITE FAMILY”）on various occasions without any authorization at all. In September 2010, CHATEAU LAFITE ROTHSCHILD (hereinafter “plaintiff”) filed a lawsuit with the Changsha Intermediate Court (the court of first…

Register Your IPR with Chinese Customs – the Best Way to Stop Counterfeits

China business basic, international trade, IPR

September 3, 2020

For each brand owner, counterfeiting is definitely a nightmare which will end neither quickly nor easily. As we discussed in our previous blog post: IPR Infringement in China – Five Ways to Stop It, there are 5 different ways to enforce your rights in China. However, considering the requirement for…

The Top Five Things You’ll Need to Do While Purchasing PPE

China business basic, international trade

August 29, 2020

Last night, I got a call from one of our overseas clients. Though he greeted me nicely, I detected something unusual in his voice. It turns out that he paid 1.5 million to a Chinese company to buy masks. 20 days had passed, the Chinese company kept providing all kinds…

FAQs Regarding Setting Up a Company in China

FAQ About Corporate Seals in China

FAQs about Patent Applications in China

Minimum Wage Standards in China

Filing a Trademark Application in China

Hot off the press! Provisions on the Unreliable Entity List

Benefits of Copyright Registration

CHATEAU LAFITE ROTHSCHILD Won this Unfair Competition Case

Register Your IPR with Chinese Customs – the Best Way to Stop Counterfeits

The Top Five Things You’ll Need to Do While Purchasing PPE

FAQs Regarding Setting Up a Company in China

FAQ About Corporate Seals in China

FAQs about Patent Applications in China

Minimum Wage Standards in China

Filing a Trademark Application in China

Hot off the press! Provisions on the Unreliable Entity List

Benefits of Copyright Registration

CHATEAU LAFITE ROTHSCHILD Won this Unfair Competition Case

Register Your IPR with Chinese Customs – the Best Way to Stop Counterfeits

The Top Five Things You’ll Need to Do While Purchasing PPE

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