China continues to strengthen its control of operators of large Internet platforms. In addition to the regulation on the use of algorithms to influence user behavior, such as recommendation algorithms, which will come into force on March 1, 2022, the Cybersecurity Review Measures will come into force on February 15, 2022. In addition to operators… Continue reading Measures of the Cyber Security Review
Month: January 2022
Chinese Patent Flood: AI-Powered Search Tool Helps
The ever-growing flood of Chinese-language patents is causing increasing problems for foreign patent attorneys, corporate research and development teams, and in-house counsel. With traditional patent searches, it is not possible to identify and review all relevant IP rights within an acceptable period of time. Limited keywords do not scan the entire technology breadth and may… Continue reading Chinese Patent Flood: AI-Powered Search Tool Helps
China’s New Algorithm Regulations Challenge Tech Companies
China’s efforts to strictly regulate the tech sector continue to move forward. On 1 March 2022, new regulations will come into force governing the use of algorithms by companies. Abusive and manipulative use of algorithms, such as price manipulation, should thus be made much more difficult and personal user data protected. The central subject matter… Continue reading China’s New Algorithm Regulations Challenge Tech Companies
Intentional and Punitive Damages in IPR Infringement
Punitive damages are applicable in all areas of IPR infringement and have been steadily improving in PRC legislation in recent years. It is also part of the latest Five-Year Plan through the government’s stated goal of establishing a comprehensive IPR infringement compensation system. The Judicial Interpretation of Punitive Damages for Intellectual Property Rights to Punish… Continue reading Intentional and Punitive Damages in IPR Infringement
Cyber Security and Data Protection: What’s in Store for 2022?
The year 2021 was – not only, but also – a turbulent year in the areas of cyber security and data protection in China. In addition to increased enforcement of the Multi-Level Protection Scheme (MLPS) in China, the implementation of which has been legally binding for companies in China since 2017 (see our webinars), many… Continue reading Cyber Security and Data Protection: What’s in Store for 2022?
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