Intellectual Property

Covers the legal protection and enforcement of patents, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets in China.

Text describing the 2022 revision of China's Foreign Trade Law by the National People's Congress, focusing on the simplification of foreign trade dealer requirements and enhanced intellectual property protection.

China’s new Foreign Trade Law

China's Foreign Trade Law was revised (Dec 2022), notably repealing Article 9's registration requirement to simplify foreign trade access. The updated 64-article law expands the scope of trade dealers, reinforces IP protection, prohibits monopolistic behavior, and outlines trade remedies and legal liabilities, reflecting China's ongoing commitment to trade liberalization and a socialist market economy.

Business Law

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Jan 25, 20233 min read