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

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

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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