China Trademark Infringement Damages
Limiting and Eliminating the “Other Improper Means” Clause in China Trademark Legislation
This article is a translation of a work by Professor Kong Xiangjun. The original text can be found at: https://mp.weixin.qq.com/s?__biz=MzUwOTg0MTkwNA==&mid=2247486267&idx=1&sn=a92bcb198c7723302ecba094fee3ea85&scene=21&poc_token=HAFTBGmjqSmbXCdR7tezsfxsbrG2EbtMGK9BEFJX Key Issues in the Current Use of “Other Unfair Means” In current practice regarding trademark invalidation, the application of “other unfair means” faces several significant challenges: (a) Whether it should be applied alongside Article 4, […]
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 […]
Civil Liability Associated with Malicious Trademark Applications in China: A Comprehensive Legal Analysis & Strategic Guide
China continuous struggle against fraudulent trademark registrations signifies an important advancement in the realm of intellectual property protection. The amendments made to China Trademark Law in 2019, along with the Several Provisions on Regulating Trademark Application and Registration, represented a significant turning point by introducing strong measures to address exploitative registration practices in administrative processes. […]
Trademark Challenges Facing Imported Nutritional Products
The increasing demand for health-related products and the expansion of cross-border e-commerce have resulted in a significant influx of foreign nutritional products into the Chinese market. In 2023, reports indicated that China’s cross-border import e-commerce reached an impressive 548.3 billion yuan, with nutritional supplements emerging as a prominent category, boasting a purchase rate of nearly […]
Legal Liability and Case Analysis of Forged Trademark Authorization Letters
Introduction In real-world scenarios, instances of forging trademark authorization letters are not uncommon. Such acts may involve impersonating an authorized brand dealer, deceiving online platforms to gain promotional and sales privileges, or engaging in fraudulent activities using these forged documents. The following is an overview and examination of the characteristics of forgery trademark authorization letters […]