Month: August 2025

China’s IP Reform: Opportunities,Obligations, and Risks

Posted in Designs, General, IP, Patents, TrademarksLeave a comment

On April 24, 2025, the China National Intellectual Property Administration (CNIPA) published an article highlighting key developments in China’s intellectual property (IP) system. At the heart of these developments is China’s continued effort to strengthen the legal protection of patents, trademarks, and copyrights, and to better align domestic legislation with international standards. This shift reflects… Continue reading China’s IP Reform: Opportunities,Obligations, and Risks

New Regulations for Data Audits

Posted in Compliance, Cyber security, Data Protection, General, LawLeave a comment

On February 14, 2025, the Cyberspace Administration of China (CAC) published the Administrative Measures for Compliance Audits on the Protection of Personal Data, which will come into effect on May 1, 2025. The new regulations apply to all companies in China that process personal data and define clear requirements regarding the frequency of self-assessments as… Continue reading New Regulations for Data Audits