Chinese Courts and Rulings

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China's Anti-Sanctions Law Takes Center Stage in Maritime Dispute

China's Supreme Court annual work report highlighted the first application of China’s Anti-Foreign Sanctions Law in a legal dispute. Now more details of the case have been made public.

Chinese Antitrust Review Stalls BlackRock Port Acquisition

A high-stakes global port deal is now in peril as Beijing's antitrust authority announced a formal review of the deal last week. This announcement has put a halt to the deal, and has far-reaching implications for Panama's strategic waterways and the global shipping industry.

China's Supreme Court Highlights Landmark Rulings in 2024 Annual Report

In an annual work report, China's Supreme People's Court (SPC) showcased a surge in IP cases, particularly within strategic and emerging industries, coupled with highlights of landmark cases on anti-suit injunctions, record-breaking punitive damages awards, and the first application of the Anti-Foreign Sanctions Law.

China Concludes Anti-Discrimination Probe, Imposes Retaliatory Tariffs on Canada

Over the weekend, Beijing concluded its first anti-discrimination investigation, related to Canada's tariffs on Chinese EVs, steel and aluminum, and other products, and announced retaliatory tariffs on Canadian agricultural goods and seafood.

China Rejects 63 Trademark Applications for AI Model DeepSeek amid Malicious Registration Crackdown

China's National Intellectual Property Administration (NIPA) has rejected 63 trademark applications related to "DEEPSEEK," the artificial intelligence large language model developed by a Chinese firm that recently gained global attention.

Beijing Turns Antitrust Laws Against American Tech Giants

As U.S.-China trade tensions escalate, Beijing is wielding antitrust laws as a powerful tool to scrutinize American tech firms. Google, Nvidia, and perhaps Apple, are now in the crosshairs. As China tightens its regulatory grip, the outcomes could have far-reaching implications for how U.S. tech companies navigate

Chinese Court Awards Schneider 100 Million Yuan in Trademark Infringement Case

In a recent court ruling, the Supreme People's Court sustained a lower court's decision in finding a Zhejiang firm in violation of Schneider's trademark.
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