Month: March 2023

Export of Personal Data

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The Chinese Cyberspace Administration has announced the Standard Contractual Measures for the Export of Personal Data. The purpose of these measures, which will take effect on June 1, 2023, is to protect the interests and rights of individuals regarding their data and to regulate the export of personal data. The Measures set out the scope,… Continue reading Export of Personal Data

Combating Bad Faith Trademark Applications

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In January 2023, the China National Intellectual Property Administration (CNIPA) published a new draft amendment to the Trademark Law. It makes a number of important adjustments and adds 23 new articles. For foreign companies, the biggest advantage of this amendment is that it strengthens the fight against bad faith trademark registration at the legislative level,… Continue reading Combating Bad Faith Trademark Applications