As China continues to solidify its position as a global economic powerhouse, protecting intellectual property (IP) in the country remains a critical concern for British businesses seeking to enter or expand in this dynamic market. With rapid advancements in legislation, enforcement mechanisms, and technological tools, China’s IP landscape has evolved significantly in recent years. However, challenges persist, particularly for foreign companies navigating its unique legal and cultural environment Understanding China’s …
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The global marketplace is undergoing a seismic shift, driven by the rise of Chinese brands and their increasing influence on international consumers. In 2025, the relationship between global and Chinese brands is evolving at an unprecedented pace, marked by deepening collaborations, bold global expansions, and innovative cultural storytelling. A new report by TONG Global and the China-Britain Business Council (CBBC) explores these dynamics, offering insights into how brands can navigate …
2024 was a standout year for intellectual property (IP) in China and around the world. In this article, Lydia Topping and Peter Mumford from Potter Clarkson LLP spotlight some of the most exciting IP developments from the Chinese market in 2024 China’s new patent extensions: A game-changer for innovators Exclusivity for pharmaceuticals in China has taken a giant leap forward with the introduction of new patent term extension (PTE), a …
From registering a trademark in China to protecting it once your business is established, for companies that want to export to China, IPR doesn’t have to be complicated, writes Daniel de Prado, Partner at HFG IP Protecting your trade mark and the distinctive signs and external appearance of your products in China should be one of the first and most crucial steps taken by any company aiming to develop its …
The latest IP win for a major brand in China shows China’s commitment to cracking down on counterfeiting and copyright infringement In April 2024, a Shanghai court handed a RMB 600 million (£66.5 million) fine to a company for criminal copyright infringement of Lego products and sentenced two key members of the business, brothers Chen XX and Chen YY, to eight and nine years in prison, respectively. According to China …
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 …
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) …
Last year 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 2022 that may be of interest to businesses in China and the UK China Joins WIPO’s Hague System And The Marrakesh Treaty Two of the most significant developments of 2022 were the coming into …
The NSI Act should not be interpreted as the government seeking to make the UK less attractive to Chinese investors, but a recent case suggests universities may need to re-evaluate how they assess risk under the Act, writes Jason Teng from Potter Clarkson On January 4 2022, the UK government implemented the National Security and Investment (NSI) Act, which allows the government to scrutinise and intervene in certain acquisitions that …
From pharmaceuticals to data protection, 2021 was a big year for China’s intellectual property laws and initiatives. Peter Mumford looks back over 5 of the biggest IP stories of note for UK-China businesses 1. Will China be an IPR leader by 2035? The best place to start with this round-up of 2021 is the release of the Outline of Building An Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) Powerhouse (2021-2035). Why? Because the Outline …