China has issued a State Council regulation on the handling of foreign-related disputes in the field of intellectual property (IP), providing a framework for managing such disputes. With this new regulation, China has created a markedly more protectionist legal environment that goes far beyond traditional issues of industrial property rights. The regulation explicitly defines IP… Continue reading China’s New IP Regulation
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Leveraging Open Source in China
Open-source technologies are freely available in China, even for European companies. However, to truly benefit from developments in the Chinese open-source ecosystem, European firms must actively engage with the community, establish collaborations, and leverage the expertise of Chinese specialists. This presents a significant opportunity, particularly for medium-sized enterprises, to catch up technologically and enhance their… Continue reading Leveraging Open Source in China
Undesirable Technology Transfer through Chinese Investment
The method is familiar, what is new is that a lawsuit is being filed over it. Highly innovative U.S. company Icon Aircraft has filed a lawsuit in Delaware Chancery Court against its Chinese majority shareholders, including major shareholder Shanghai Pudong Science and Technology Investment (PDSTI). Icon developed the A5 amphibious aircraft, which set new standards… Continue reading Undesirable Technology Transfer through Chinese Investment
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