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Navigating China’s Court System: A Hierarchical Framework

China’s judiciary operates through a meticulously structured four-level pyramid: 1. Foundation: Primary People’s CourtsSpread across every county and urban district, these 3,140 local courts handle the vast majority of first-instance civil cases. Think of them as regional workhorses – they resolve disputes involving smaller claim amounts, local contracts, and routine matters. Their judges are appointed […]

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Court-Driven Unveiling of Makers in Trademark Infringement Battles

In trademark infringement cases involving the sale of counterfeit goods, rights holders commonly seek the cessation of production and sales, destruction of infringing inventory and equipment, as well as significant financial compensation. These demands effectively impose manufacturer-level responsibilities on the alleged infringers. Notably, many accused parties claim to act solely as sellers rather than producers,

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CNIPA Examiner Article:Guidelines for Demonstrating Trademark Use

The article was excerpted from the original version published by the examiner in the Fifth Examination Division, Trademark Office, National Intellectual Property Administration. The correct use of trademarks is essential to the core interests of businesses. By following standardized trademark usage practices, companies can effectively reduce risks related to unfair competition, confidently navigate administrative trademark

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

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

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

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

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

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?

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

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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