Shanghai is going on the offensive with the publication of the first national group standard for the metaverse. The measure is a clear indication that China does not view the metaverse as just a gimmick or niche market, but as a fundamental new infrastructure for the economy and society of the future. By combining standardized… Continue reading China standardizes the Metaverse
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Fake-Monitoring in Live-Commerce
As Chinese manufacturers face increasing obstacles in the U.S. due to American tariffs, they are now shifting their focus more aggressively toward Europe. This new Chinese brand offensive is also evident in the rapid expansion of e-commerce platforms such as Shein, Temu, and TikTok Shop. These companies leverage innovative sales strategies to fundamentally reshape the… Continue reading Fake-Monitoring in Live-Commerce
Combating Digital Piracy
Chinese counterfeiters are becoming increasingly sophisticated and clever on digital marketplaces and platforms. They use a variety of strategies to obscure their listings and deceive both automated filters and customers. Misleading redirects are among the most common methods, where users are guided through concealed links to third-party websites where the actual counterfeit products are sold.… Continue reading Combating Digital Piracy
Beijing unveils two-year Metaverse plan
China is now taking the Metaverse for a big leap. The project is based on the Beijing Urban Sub-Center Metaverse Innovation and Development Action Plan (2022- 2024), which was published in August 2022. The Chinese capital’s innovation plan stipulates that all urban districts should increasingly promote industries and companies that have a connection to the… Continue reading Beijing unveils two-year Metaverse plan
NFT Copyright Infringement in China
The protection of intellectual property rights in non-fungible tokens (NFT) is an important element in the process of distribution and trade of digital works. There is now a first case on this in China. In April 2022, the Hangzhou Internet Court held a public hearing on the first NFT infringement case in China. The plaintiff… Continue reading NFT Copyright Infringement in China
Patentability of Software-Related Inventions
Since patents were traditionally intended to protect technical solutions such as those required for mechanical devices, it is still not possible to obtain a patent for a computer program per se. However, there are ways to include software in a patent application. In 2020, the China National Intellectual Property Administration (CNIPA) revised its examination guidelines… Continue reading Patentability of Software-Related Inventions
Blockchain Makes Evidence Secure
The use of public blockchains and cryptocurrency trading have been heavily restricted in China since 2017. However, in 2019, the Chinese government realized that this technology is not only a risk of losing control, but can be very useful. Since then, it has been trying to target blockchain technology to improve cybersecurity and build a… Continue reading Blockchain Makes Evidence Secure
IP Due Diligence Reduces Risk of Investments in Startups
Because new technologies such as artificial intelligence, Big Data, the Internet of Things and blockchain are developing rapidly in China, Chinese high-tech startups have become the most popular investment targets for multinational companies. While intellectual property is the greatest asset of these startups, it also poses a high risk to investors. Is its IP protected… Continue reading IP Due Diligence Reduces Risk of Investments in Startups
China Promotes Blockchain for Evidence Preservation
In August 2020, the Chinese Supreme People’s Court published the Opinions on Enhancing Protection of Copyright and Related Rights (Draft for Comments).To improve the evidences rules in intellectual property litigation and help the IP right holders to get more comprehensive protection, especially to solve the difficulty of preserving evidence, this draft encourages the IP right… Continue reading China Promotes Blockchain for Evidence Preservation
Patent Protection for AI in China: New Guidelines and References
The number of Chinese patent applications in the field of artificial intelligence is growing rapidly – the bottom line is that companies based in China have filed more than 440,000 AI patents by October 2019. Applicants are mostly large companies such as Baidu, Alibaba, Tencent, Inspur and Huawei as well as universities or research centers,… Continue reading Patent Protection for AI in China: New Guidelines and References
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