INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY

Enforcement of IPR Laws on Imported Goods is Focus of CBP Proposal

17 October 2019

U.S. Customs and Border Protection is proposing to amend its regulations pertaining to imports of goods that violate or are suspected of violating U.S. copyright laws in order to implement certain provisions of the Trade Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Act. Comments on this proposed rule are due no later than 16 December. More

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Going Global Via Cross-Border Intellectual Property Services in Greater Bay Area

15 October 2019

Mainland firms in Greater Bay Area have been actively expanding their overseas business. But many are prone to getting embroiled in commercial deals that result in IPR or other disputes. With good IPR protection and legal service providers who comply with international business practice and are well-acquainted with the business culture of mainland firms, Hong Kong is a trusted service platform for mainland and foreign businesses. More

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New EU Report Published on Counterfeit Goods, Including Toys and Clothing, Entering the EU

11 October 2019

The European Commission has released figures showing the increasing number of interceptions of fake goods entering the EU due to the rising number of small parcels, express and postal traffic. The report released by the Commission emphasises the importance of cooperation of the customs authorities with the rights-owners in order to maintain the competitiveness of European businesses. More

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China Enhances Intellectual Property Protection Regime

06 August 2019

China has announced a number of measures designed to enhance the protection of intellectual property rights. This will see steps taken to strengthen intellectual property protection at source and to improve the quality and efficiency of the patent approval process, including revisions to existing legislation, harsher penalties for transgressors and an accelerated patenting and trademarking process. More

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China Adds New Cities and Benefits to Pilot Cross-Border E-Commerce Programme

16 July 2019

A further tranche of mainland cities is to be added to the 35 that are already participating in the Cross-border E-commerce Comprehensive Pilot Zone Programme, according to a statement released by the State Council following its 3 July Executive Meeting. More

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China Announces Moves to Nationally Upgrade IP Rights Observance

15 July 2019

With the aim of convincing the international community that it takes the protection of intellectual property (IP) rights very seriously, China has announced a robust new nationwide approach to the issue, while also specifying the measures to be used to ensure such rights are respected. More

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New EU Copyright Directive Adopted

24 April 2019

On 15 April 2019, the European Council voted in favour of the new and controversial Copyright Directive, an instrument of legislation intended to update online copyright laws for the digital age. The Copyright Directive deals with topical issues such as text- and data-mining. It targets major content-sharing platforms which distribute content often without the consent of right holders. More

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Business of IP Asia Forum: Hong Kong “Central in IP Protection”

12 April 2019

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China Grants Overseas-Based Investors National-Level Protection

21 March 2019

A new law guaranteeing overseas-based investors the same rights and entitlements as their mainland counterparts has been formally approved by the 13th National People’s Congress (NPC). More

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HKTDC International Franchising Show: Opportunities for international companies

12 March 2019

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