July 8, 2025

In the late 2024, the Supreme People’s Court of the People’s Republic of China (“SPC”) issued an important ruling in the Retrial procedure of the trademark infringement case involving Nature Republic Co., Ltd (“NR”, the trademark holder of “NATURE REPUBLIC” for aloe vera gel) and Wangdu County Jianglin Cosmetics Sales Department (the defendant “Jianglin”, a

In the legal relationship between suppliers and distributors, the term “diversion” often arises as a type of breach. It’s important to understand that diversion is not a formal legal term; instead, it refers to the chaotic distribution of products across different regions, markets, and channels, driven by the interests of various parties, which can lead

In recent years, China has made significant strides in safeguarding the rights of trademark holders and fostering fair market competition by enhancing regulations against malicious trademark applications. The 2019 revision of the Trademark Law, along with the introduction of the Several Provisions on Regulating Trademark Application and Registration, has established a strong legal framework to effectively

The disputes between Huatuo Sinopharm and Guangdong Huatuo Pharm continued for over 10 years, which received high attention from the China traditional pharm industry. In 2024, Beijing High People’s Court overruled the judgement of the 1st Instance and considered the defendants Guangdong Huatuo Pharm and other companies constituted trademark infringement and unfair competition on free

Brands that are influential in their home markets need to actively pursue trademark registrations in other regions. Neglecting this can result in trademark squatting, which can hinder the brand’s operations in the new market and lead to legal challenges from the squatter. Typically, the registered party may respond by seeking to invalidate the trademark or