I ntellectual property Customs record al (IP Customs Recordal or hereafter “ recordal ” ) is not a mandatory pre-export requirement, yet it serves as the foundation for customs ex officio IP protection. In practice, many brand owners and trade exporters tend to confuse the boundaries amo...
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China is vigorously refining its legal regime for trade secret protection to bolster enterprises’ core competitiveness and uphold a sound market order. Companies should establish robust, holistic protection systems and strategies tailored to China’s legal framework to secure trade secret...
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The revised Trademark Law of the People’s Republic of China was adopted on June 26, 2026, and shall come into force on January 1, 2027. I. A dedicated chapter concerning the conditions for trademark registration is newly added in this revision. Establishing a use-centered registration pr...
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