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Springer Takes on Yingke Qianxin : A Pivotal Battle Redefining Copyright in Digital Age

Copyright /

In today digital landscape, where content sharing is widespread and complex, the recent legal dispute between Springer Nature Limited and Beijing Yingke Qianxin Technology Co., Ltd. marks a significant development in copyright law. This case, which progressed through China judicial system from initial trial to final appeal, not only resolved a conflict between a leading […]

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Groundbreaking Court Ruling: Setting the Standard for AI Platform Responsibility in Copyright Violations Through LoRA Models

Artificial Intelligence, Copyright /

Case Background The Hangzhou Internet Court recently adjudicated a pivotal copyright dispute concerning an AI platform enabling users to train and distribute LoRA models derived from protected Ultraman imagery. This ruling establishes critical boundaries for generative AI service providers’ legal responsibilities when facilitating user-generated content that implicates third-party intellectual property. Technical Functionality & Alleged Infringement

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Landmark Ruling in CPU Architecture Dispute: Beijing Court Clears LoongSon of MIPS Violation Charges

Copyright /

Following a four-year legal dispute, the Beijing IP Court ruled recently that Loongson Technology’s 3A5000 processor does not infringe upon MIPS Technologies’ chip architecture intellectual property rights. Background Information On June 2, 2021, Shanghai Cipunited Intelligent Technology Co., Ltd (“Cipunited”), affiliated with MIPS China, released a statement on its official website addressing claims circulating on

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Chinese Courts Applying Unfair Competition Laws to Protect AI Models

Artificial Intelligence, Copyright /

AI models comprise their structure and parameters. The structure includes the arrangement and quantity of components, while the parameters are specific values obtained through training and optimization. In March 2025, the Beijing Intellectual Property Court made a landmark ruling in the Douyin v. B612 case, marking the first time AI model structure parameters were protected

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Navigating the Deceptiveness Clause in China Trademark Law: A Practical Guide for Applicants

Trademark /

In today globalized business landscape, trademarks have become essential intangible assets for enterprises, playing a vital and irreplaceable role in market competition, with their value becoming increasingly significant. Article 10, Paragraph 1 (7) of the Trademark Law prohibits the registration and use of deceptive marks, stating that marks that are deceptive and likely to cause

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Teacher Departure and Movement, Violation of Original Institution’s Trade Secrets?

Trade Secret /

The rapidly growing market for educational training institutions in China has intensified competition among these organizations. The movement of teachers between institutions often gives rise to disputes involving labor contracts, intellectual property, and related matters. While the physical facilities are important, the quality of teaching staff—including well-structured course design and effective instructional skills—remains a critical competitive advantage and a valuable resource for these

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II Evidence Strategies in Chinese Patent Infringement Litigation: Navigating the “Evidence Is King” Principle

Patent /

Website Notarization and Electronic Evidence Preservation Website notarization represents a formal process where a notary public utilizes specialized hardware and software tools to capture, record, and timestamp the real-time content of web pages and sequences of online actions (such as keyword searches, navigation through hyperlinks, form submissions, and data input). This process generates an authoritative

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Evidence Collection Strategies in Chinese Patent Infringement Litigation: Navigating the “Evidence Is King” Principle

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In China’s judicial system, the fundamental principle of adjudication based on facts and law places evidence at the highest level of importance, often referred to as the “king of legal proceedings.” Unlike the United States, where pretrial discovery is common, China’s legal system requires plaintiffs to bear the burden of proof under the rule that

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I Evidence Strategies in Chinese Patent Infringement Litigation: Navigating the “Evidence Is King” Principle

Patent /

In China’s judicial system, the fundamental principle of adjudication based on facts and law places evidence at the highest level of importance, often referred to as the “king of legal proceedings.” Unlike the United States, where pretrial discovery is common, China’s legal system requires plaintiffs to bear the burden of proof under the rule that

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Virtual Property in Online Gaming: A Look at Chinese Legislation

Artificial Intelligence, Copyright /

Virtual property generated within online gaming environments is represented as data within a designated digital space. Given its intrinsic value, capacity to meet user demands, legal recognition, and manageability, it is categorized as a distinct form of property that can be exchanged under certain conditions. As such, it possesses attributes akin to property interests. According to Article 2

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