May 2026 - China IP Case Updates

10 Practical Takeaways from the SPC’s 2025 Typical IP Cases (Part I)

By Mengchun Zhang • May 30, 2026

On April 20, 2026, the Supreme People’s Court of China released its 2025 Typical Intellectual Property Cases. The selected cases cover a broad range of issues, including trademark law, patent litigation, trade secret protection, unfair competition, data rights, platform liability, and anti-counterfeiting enforcement. This article highlights ten practical takeaways that may be relevant to brand owners, technology companies, platform operators, and IP practitioners following developments in Chinese intellectual property law.

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Nanjing Intermediate Court: False AI-Generated Statement that a Lawyer Was Sentenced to Three Years’ Imprisonment Constituted Defamation (Judgment of March 12, 2026）

By Mengchun Zhang • May 24, 2026

This case is one of the early Chinese cases involving reputational harm caused by AI-generated search answers and further illustrates the developing judicial approach toward AI hallucination disputes in China.

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China IP & AI Quarterly Update — Q1 2026: Key Trends and Practical Considerations

By Mengchun Zhang • May 17, 2026

Executive Takeaways: China continues strengthening scrutiny over trademark filings, misleading branding practices, and trademark enforcement; Businesses operating in AI, software, robotics, SaaS, and digital services sectors should reassess trademark coverage under the updated Nice Classification system.

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