Patent
A Quick Dive into How China Timestamp Forensics Serves as a Guardian of IP Rights
For foreign companies aiming to safeguard their intellectual property in China, collecting reliable evidence can feel like a daunting task—especially when violations happen away from public attention. Traditionally, notarization has been the preferred method, but it often requires significant time and financial resources. Now, a groundbreaking court ruling has approved a new, efficient alternative: Trusted […]
Overview of Challenges and Solutions in IP Protection of Furniture Design
In the world of upholstered furniture, crafting pieces with unique flair hinges not just on premium materials like leather and fabric, but also on the artistry embedded in detailed design blueprints. Yet, amid fierce battles in the raw materials arena, some suppliers take a darker path—snatching original design sketches without permission. These stolen designs are […]
Why Chinese Companies Are Taking Their Rival Firms to Court on Foreign Soil
On June 12, 2025, a spokesperson from the Munich District Court in Germany confirmed that Datang Mobile had initiated three patent infringement lawsuits against Xiaomi in a German court. The patents involved—EP2237607 (method and apparatus for cell handover), EP3713313 (uplink power control method and mobile communication terminal), and EP2315369 (method and apparatus for adaptive modulation […]
The Rising Tide of TOPCon Patent Wars: How China’s Solar Giants Battling for Technological Supremacy
Introduction: The New Frontier of Solar Innovation The global photovoltaic industry stands at a critical inflection point in late 2024. As nations accelerate renewable energy adoption, a technological arms race has erupted among China’s solar titans – Trina Solar, Canadian Solar, JinkoSolar, LONGi Energy, and JA Solar. At the heart of this conflict lies TOPCon […]
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 […]
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 […]
Evidence Collection Strategies in Chinese Patent Infringement Litigation: Navigating the “Evidence Is King” Principle
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 […]
I Evidence Strategies in Chinese Patent Infringement Litigation: Navigating the “Evidence Is King” Principle
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 […]
Patent Infringement Established without Physical Product
This case introduces a novel litigation strategy for assessing patent infringement related to the use of large industrial equipment, particularly in situations where obtaining physical evidence is challenging. It also highlights the commitment of Chinese courts to address evidentiary difficulties faced by rights holders. Neutral Point Drift of Siemens AG The plaintiff, Siemens AG, has […]
Jingce Case: Innovative Evidence Collection Techniques for Unconventional Industrial Products in Patent Infringements
In the patent infringement lawsuit involving Wuhan Jingce Electronics and Suzhou Haide Company, Jingce Electronics encountered a challenge in the initial trial. Our team, representing Jingce Electronics, achieved notable success during the appeal, convincing the Supreme People’s Court to totally reverse the original ruling of the first instance and fully support our main arguments. The […]
Overview of Burden of Proof in China Patent Infringement Cases
General Rule In patent infringement cases, the burden of proof is outlined in Article 2 of the Supreme People’s Court’s Several Provisions on Evidence in Intellectual Property Civil Proceedings. In these civil intellectual property matters, including patent disputes, the plaintiff is responsible for the initial burden of proof, which requires them to present preliminary evidence […]