Thu, 25 Apr 2024 Insights Guodong Du 杜國棟 , Meng Yu 余萌
In 2023, Malaysia's High Court in Kuala Lumpur dismissed an application to enforce a Chinese monetary judgment, citing procedural irregularities and highlighting the significance of complying with formalities when presenting proof of foreign judgments (Mah Sau Cheong v. Wee Len, OS No. WA-24NCvC-800-03/2022).
Thu, 25 Apr 2024 China Legal Trends CJO Staff Contributors Team
In December 2023, China updated its patent law implementation regulations, introducing revisions to enhance the design patent system, and to clarify patent term extensions.
Thu, 25 Apr 2024 China Legal Trends CJO Staff Contributors Team
In December 2023, China’s Supreme People's Court issued its 39th batch of guiding cases focused on intellectual property rights, covering various aspects such as IPR infringement disputes, patent ownership, and copyright ownership.
Thu, 25 Apr 2024 China Legal Trends CJO Staff Contributors Team
In December 2023, China's Supreme People's Court issued a judicial interpretation on the Contract section of the Civil Code, aimed at guiding courts in adjudicating disputes and ensuring nationwide consistency in application.
Wed, 17 Apr 2024 China Legal Trends CJO Staff Contributors Team
Beijing International Commercial Court issued guidelines elucidating the application of the HCCH 1961 Apostille Convention in China, aiming to clarify procedures for parties unfamiliar with the Convention and to enable faster, more cost-effective, and more convenient cross-border document circulation.
Wed, 17 Apr 2024 China Law in One Minute Guodong Du 杜國棟 , Meng Yu 余萌
Can I sue Chinese companies in France and then enforce a French judgment in China?
Wed, 17 Apr 2024 China Legal Trends CJO Staff Contributors Team
In December 2023, China announced updated standards for drunk driving convictions, stating that individuals who drive with a blood alcohol content (BAC) of 80mg/100ml or higher on a breath test may be held criminally liable, according to the recent joint announcement by the Supreme People's Court, Supreme People's Procuratorate, Ministry of Public Security, and Ministry of Justice.
Wed, 17 Apr 2024 China Legal Trends CJO Staff Contributors Team
In December 2023, the Chinese Chongqing Court's historic ruling set global FRAND rates for Nokia's 2G-5G patents, resolving the long-standing OPPO v. Nokia dispute and marking a milestone in 5G patent litigation.
Thu, 11 Apr 2024 China Legal Trends CJO Staff Contributors Team
In December 2023, China's Supreme People’s Court's newly amended provisions extended the reach of its International Commercial Courts (CICC). To establish a valid choice of court agreement, three requirements must be met - the international nature, the agreement in writing, and the amount in controversy - while the 'actual connection' is no longer required.
Thu, 11 Apr 2024 China Legal Trends CJO Staff Contributors Team
In December 2023, the Beijing Intellectual Property Court issued a bilingual guideline, based on international conventions and practical opinions from various institutions, on the supporting documents certifying subject qualification in foreign cases.