Region: China

Featured in Anti-counterfeiting and Online Brand Enforcement: Global Guide 2024

China produces an estimated 80% of the world’s counterfeit products, so authorities are advocating for a ‘three-in-one’ trial reform of its IP rights system. The combination of civil and criminal litigation, investigation and ex-officio enforcement at customs should improve options for rights holders and facilitate a more comprehensive protection system. 

24 June 2024

A Temu spokesperson reveals information about the platform’s IP protection tools, including a newly introduced brand protection centre, in an exclusive interview with WTR. 

17 June 2024

In an interview, a Hoobuy representative reveals it has launched a brand-blocking mechanism within its search function featuring more than 8,000 blocked keywords. 

06 June 2024

New businesses are stepping in to cater to the lucrative ‘rep scene’, which was left in disarray after the raid and subsequent suspension of Pandabuy operations.

30 May 2024

Trademark filings fell across five of six major registers in 2023, a new report by Clarivate reveals, but the results are more positive than they seem. 

30 May 2024

WTR’s monthly column tracks trademark and related policy developments, including the progress of major bills, from around the world.

27 May 2024

A change in marketing strategy may destroy the distinct market perceptions that previously enabled the marks’ co-existence, thus leading to a likelihood of confusion and association.  

17 May 2024

Chinese authorities have released a series of reports providing data and notable IP cases from 2023.

16 May 2024

The draft measures provide brand owners with clarity on available remedies in trademark infringement cases.

14 May 2024

The Chinese e-commerce platform has detailed a number of IP achievements in 2023, but notable process details remain lacking.  

14 May 2024