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Guiding Cases and Typical Cases Recently Issued by the Supreme People's Court
I. The 48th Group of Guiding Cases issued by the Supreme People's Court(Guiding Cases No. 268–272) II. The 49th Group of Guiding Cases issued by the Supreme People's Court(Guiding Cases No. 273–279) III. Typical Cases of People's Courts Punishing Crimes Against Property Such as Telecom and Online Fraud in Accordance with the Law IV. Typical Cases of Substantially Resolving Conflicts and Disputes issued by the SPC (First Batch) V. Typical Cases of Substantially Resolving Conflicts and Disputes issued by the SPC (Second Batch)
2026-03-02 -
Typical Cases Recently Released by the Supreme People's Court and the Supreme People's Procuratorate
I. Typical Cases of Judicial Mediation by the Intellectual Property Court of the Supreme People's Court (1st Batch) II. Typical Public Interest Litigation Cases on Personal Information Protection (2026) III. 3rd Batch of Typical Cases on Betrothal Gift Disputes IV. 2025 Typical Cases on Solving Enforcement Difficulties V. Typical Cases on Application of Family Education Guidance Orders VI. Typical “One-Stop” Maritime Dispute Resolution Cases
2026-02-27 -
Trademark Counterfeiting: China Introduces Clear Rules for Service Trademark Misuse
An important development in China’s trademark enforcement landscape is the recent clarification of the criminal liability threshold for counterfeiting service trademarks. The Ecovis Experts from Shanghai K-insight Law Firm illustrate this shift with a representative case where the unauthorized use of registered service marks - including well‑known trademarks - resulted in significant legal consequences.
2026-02-11 -
Patent Infringement: China Strengthens Criminal Protection Regarding Intellectual Property
China has strengthened patent protection by lowering the threshold for criminal liability in patent counterfeiting cases, clarifying what constitutes counterfeiting and setting practical, measurable standards. The Ecovis Experts from Shanghai K‑Insight Law Firm explain how these changes reflect China’s growing commitment to robust IP enforcement.
2026-02-11 -
Recent Guiding and Typical Cases Issued by the Supreme People's Court and Supreme People's Procuratorate
For the official Chinese texts, please refer to the announcements on the official websites of the Supreme People's Court and the Supreme People's Procuratorate of China.
2026-01-19 -
Legal & Regulatory Updates
Laws and Judicial Interpretations Administrative Regulations Local Regulations Departmental Rules
2026-01-16 -
The newly revised Anti-Unfair Competition Law of China has been come into effect since 15 October 2025
The newly revised Anti-Unfair Competition Law of China has been come into effect since 15 October 2025.
2025-11-01 -
The Interpretation of the Supreme People's Court and the Supreme People's Procuratorate
"The Interpretation of the Supreme People's Court and the Supreme People's Procuratorate on Several Issues Concerning the Application of Law in Handling Criminal Cases of Infringing Intellectual Property Rights" (hereinafter referred to as the "2025 Interpretation") came into effect on April 26, 2025. This interpretation is legally binding and unifies and replaces the previous relevant judicial interpretations issued in 2004, 2007, and 2020, as well as the relevant reply issued in 2005. It has now become the primary judicial basis for determining intellectual property crimes in China for the foreseeable future.
2025-05-01