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Covert Brand Purchasing as an IP Protection Strategy

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One does not always have to take legal action to combat a potentially dangerous opposing brand. One option is also to buy this trademark covertly via a middleman function and thus eliminate the threat potential.  The following case from practice: A German mechanical engineering company, which is very successful in China, discovered that there was… Continue reading Covert Brand Purchasing as an IP Protection Strategy

The PIPL Requires Data Mapping of Personal Information

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With the new Personal Information Protection Law (PIPL), the assessment of the impact on data subjects through the Personal Information Security Impact Assessment (PISIA) becomes the center of attention. PISIA assesses the legal compliance of current personal data processing, identifies the risks to data subjects, and evaluates the effectiveness of the data protection measures taken.… Continue reading The PIPL Requires Data Mapping of Personal Information

China’s New Biosecurity Law Affects European Companies

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China’s Biosecurity Law, which comes into force on 15 April 2021, is the new framework for the nearly one hundred laws, regulations and rules already in place in this area. It contains regulations on a wide range of topics – including the prevention and control of epidemic diseases, the establishment of a risk monitoring and… Continue reading China’s New Biosecurity Law Affects European Companies