China's Supreme People's Court has released eight significant rulings that signal a new era of enforcement under the Anti-Unfair Competition Law (AUCL).
The question “What if my name is registered as a trademark without my consent?” arises frequently for renowned professionals whose names carry substantial commercial value. Recently, Jiaquan IP Law successfully defended a well-known Japanese silversmith against multiple bad-faith trademark applications in China, providing useful insights in how personal name rights can be invoked in trademark opposition and invalidation proceedings.
China’s intellectual property enforcement framework is no longer a patchwork of isolated measures. Over the past decade, it has developed into a comprehensive, multi-layered system combining customs controls, criminal penalties, administrative oversight, judicial guidance, and coordinated market supervision.
In China, patent infringement disputes often hinge on the stability of the underlying patent right. When patent validity is uncertain, courts face the critical task of balancing various interests, including primarily the patent holder's right to protect their innovation and the alleged infringer's right to avoid undue burden and seek remedies.
Today, we’re excited to spotlight three of our standout team members who help international and domestic brands navigate China’s complex trademark and unfair competition landscape.
In 2009, Jiaquan IP Law supported a U.S. medical device company entering China’s national phase through the PCT system. In October 2024, the patent faced a complete invalidation challenge in China.
