August 2026

Hangzhou Intermediate Court: Trademark Ownership Does Not Determine Ownership of Product Packaging and Decoration (Judgment of July 21, 2026)

Hangzhou Intermediate Court: Trademark Ownership Does Not Determine Ownership of Product Packaging and Decoration (Judgment of July 21, 2026)By •

Mengchun’s Comments This case concerns an unfair competition dispute over the ownership of product packaging and decoration following the breakdown of a long-term business cooperation. A particularly noteworthy aspect of the case is that one of the defendants owned the relevant trademark in China. Nevertheless, the court held that the rights and interests in the overall product packaging and decoration […]

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China IP Quarterly Update — Q2 2026: Key Trends and Practical Considerations

China IP Quarterly Update — Q2 2026: Key Trends and Practical ConsiderationsBy •

Executive Takeaways 1. Revised Trademark Law Further Strengthens Trademark Protection and Regulatory Oversight Trend On June 26, 2026, the revised Trademark Law was adopted and will take effect on January 1, 2027. The amendments introduce several significant changes, including: These changes reflect China’s continued efforts to strengthen trademark protection while improving regulatory oversight over trademark registration and use. Practical Considerations

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Shanghai IP Court Further Clarifies the Boundaries of AI Platforms’ Duty of Care for Copyright Infringement (Judgment of April 29, 2026)

Shanghai IP Court Further Clarifies the Boundaries of AI Platforms’ Duty of Care for Copyright Infringement (Judgment of April 29, 2026)By •

Mengchun’s Comments In the first Chinese case involving copyright infringement conducted through a generative AI platform, the Hangzhou Internet Court held that the AI platform provider could be held liable for assisting infringement. The court emphasized that the platform’s fault should be assessed by considering factors including the nature of the service, the popularity of the work, the obviousness of

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