Are you concerned that your brand’s rights are being infringed in China? CBBC’s new IP Monitoring Service can help. As part of this service, CBBC’s intellectual property team will conduct a thorough search of the major Chinese e-commerce platforms to provide in-depth research into your trademark to see if infringers are selling your goods in China. Register your interest in this service here This service will: Include a 30-minute briefing …
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As China enjoys a five-day public holiday, debate about the country’s unusual ‘compensatory working day’ system has once again resurfaced online, so what is it exactly? China is currently in the middle of a public holiday to mark Labor Day on 1 May. It’s a five-day break from work for many Chinese people – or is it? Two days of the holiday fall on Saturday and Sunday, while the other …
2023 was another remarkable year for intellectual property (IP) in China and around the world. Peter Mumford, senior associate with Potter Clarkson LLP, provides a brief overview of some of the top IP developments from the past year that may be of interest to businesses in China and the UK Four Supporting Regulations Issued for the Anti-monopoly Law Effective from 15 April 2023, China’s State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) …
In the latest in a series on China’s new Company Law, Marco Vinciguerra from HFG Law & Intellectual Property explores changes related to the roles and obligations of shareholders China’s revised Company Law, which will come into effect on 1 July 2024, has 266 articles, about a third of which have been added or substantially modified. Of these, a number relate to the rights and obligations of shareholders. This article …
In the latest in a series on China’s new Company Law, Marco Vinciguerra from HFG Law & Intellectual Property explores changes related to the roles and obligations of shareholders China’s revised Company Law, which will come into effect on 1 July 2024, has 266 articles, about a third of which have been added or substantially modified. Of these, a number relate to the rights and obligations of shareholders. The new …
Managing a business in China can be daunting and challenging. But it can also be one of the most exciting and rewarding experiences if you enter into the process armed with the right information There are several approaches to managing a business in China with many important considerations. Navigating the complexity of the Chinese market and Chinese business interactions takes more than just good intuition; it requires effective preparation. Learn …
In the first of a new series on China’s new Company Law, Marco Vinciguerra from HFG Law & Intellectual Property explores changes related to capital contribution obligations After a long revision process, on 29 December 2023, the Standing Committee of the National People’s Congress issued the new Company Law, 30 years after the first company law was enacted. The new Company Law will come into effect on 1 July 2024, …
Ahead of the UK-GBA Conference in Shenzhen on 21 November, CBBC speaks to Michael Lam, Managing Director at BSI APAC, about the unique opportunities the Greater Bay Area presents for British companies like the British Standards Institution, and finds out why China is embracing certification and assessment services How has BSI (the national standards body of the United Kingdom) grown in China in recent years? As one of the largest …
A new draft of China’s “Law on Guarding State Secrets” was made public on Wednesday, 25 October The second revision of the 1989 law (the first was in 2010) deepens state powers and adds 12 new clauses. It will soon be passed by the National People’s Congress after a second reading. According to the revised law: State employees with access to state secrets will require permission before travelling abroad, and …
Minimum wages in China continue to rise. Over the past couple of years, more than 20 provinces in China have raised their minimum wage standard, including Beijing, Guangdong, Hainan, Shanghai and Xinjiang. So, what is the minimum wage in China in 2023? Currently, Shanghai has the highest monthly minimum wage among China’s 31 provinces (RMB 2,690/£303 per month) and Beijing has the highest hourly minimum wage (RMB 26.4/£2.97 per hour). …