Guide to protecting your Trade Secrets under China’s new Regulations 
On 24 February 2026, China’s State Administration for Market Regulation (“SAMR”) issued the Regulations on the Protection of Trade Secrets (Announcement No. 126 of the State Administration for Market...
On 24 February 2026, China’s State Administration for Market Regulation (“SAMR”) issued the Regulations on the Protection of Trade...
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China | Revised Anti-Unfair Competition Law expands Acts of Confusion (2025)  
Recent changes to China’s Anti-Unfair Competition Law reshape how businesses can use trade names, branding and search keywords. Practices that are commonly used in digital marketing now carry clearer...
Recent changes to China’s Anti-Unfair Competition Law reshape how businesses can use trade names, branding and search keywords. Practices...
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China | Trade mark ruling extends infringement to digital worlds
As a case involving virtual in-game items, the final ruling in the trade mark infringement and unfair competition dispute between Xuanwo Automotive Technology (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. ("Xuanwo") and several...
As a case involving virtual in-game items, the final ruling in the trade mark infringement and unfair competition dispute...
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China | Amendments to Patent Examination Guidelines finalised
After six months of drafting and revisions, the China National Intellectual Property Administration (CNIPA) issued the finalised version of the Guidelines for Patent Examination on 13 November 2025. These revisions will...
After six months of drafting and revisions, the China National Intellectual Property Administration (CNIPA) issued the finalised version of...
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China | Patent rules changed for AI and bitstream
Further to our previous article on proposed changes for AI and bitstream related inventions, China has now released revisions that materially affect examination practices and legal consequences for such...
Further to our previous article on proposed changes for AI and bitstream related inventions, China has now released revisions...
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China | New draft trade mark law strengthens brand protection
This article was first published on the IPHQ News website, 24 October 2025.China’s National Intellectual Property Administration (CNIPA) has proposed a new law aimed at strengthening trademark protection....
This article was first published on the IPHQ News website, 24 October 2025.China’s National Intellectual Property Administration (CNIPA)...
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China | Draft changes to dual filing in China
With double patenting prohibited in China, many applicants have utilised a dual filing strategy to secure patent rights, but this may be set to change.As noted in our article...
With double patenting prohibited in China, many applicants have utilised a dual filing strategy to secure patent rights, but...
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How divisional patent applications work in China
Chinese divisional practice is known for its unique timing requirements, prerequisites for filing a divisional, and strict procedural deadlines. For patent holders looking to secure their rights in China,...
Chinese divisional practice is known for its unique timing requirements, prerequisites for filing a divisional, and strict procedural deadlines....
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Spruson & Ferguson announces 7 promotions in 2025
Spruson & Ferguson has announced seven practitioner promotions for 2025 across the firm’s Australia and Asia businesses, including three promotions to Senior Associate.  Promotions have taken place across the...
Spruson & Ferguson has announced seven practitioner promotions for 2025 across the firm’s Australia and Asia businesses, including three...
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