July 2026
Legal Doctrines and Practical Takeaways from Louis Vuitton Malletier v. Molly Tea
This is the second analytical article regarding the LV and Jasmine Milk Tea case. Recently, under significant public pressure, the Suzhou Intermediate People’s Court released the full text of the judgment. A Chinese translation of the judgment can be found at the following link. Additionally, the industry has engaged in extensive commentary following the publication […]
A Playbook for International Brands Tackling Trade Dress Copycats in China
If you are a foreign company operating or planning to operate in China, there is a strong possibility that one day you might discover your flagship product has been replicated. Not only the product itself but also its packaging—the color, shape, distinctive pink ribbon on the label, and the overall carefully crafted design—may appear on […]
The Intriguing Chinese Trademark Dilemma: Jasmine Milk White and Louis Vuitton’s Million-Dollar Floral Trademark Dispute
If you are an executive, general counsel, or intellectual property director for an international brand, you likely have a clear and reassuring understanding of how trademark law operates. Over the years, you’ve built a portfolio of iconic designs, distinctive patterns, and instantly recognizable logos. You’ve successfully navigated trademark disputes in the United States, the European […]
A Guide to the Chinese Criminal Justice System for Foreign Businesses and Executives
For foreign corporations doing business in China, as well as for expatriate executives and individuals, the possibility of finding oneself caught up in China’s criminal justice system can be deeply unsettling. The way proceedings are handled, the rights afforded to the accused, and the available means of defense in China are fundamentally different from those […]
Significant Changes Coming to China’s Software Copyright Registration Process in 2026
For nearly twenty years, foreign companies operating in China have regarded software copyright registration as a simple administrative task. It was commonly accepted that submitting the necessary documents to the China Copyright Protection Center (CPCC) would, aside from minor clerical mistakes, quickly lead to the issuance of a registration certificate. This certificate was essential for […]