The evolution of damages awards in patent litigation in China: the role of evidentiary strategy
21 July 2026
For many years, patent litigation in China was marked by an apparent contradiction: while the number of infringement actions grew steadily, the damages awarded by the courts remained generally modest and often failed to reflect the true economic value of the technology being protected. In recent years this scenario has changed profoundly. Decisions of the […]
China’s trademark law reform: key changes in 2026
17 April 2026
China’s trademark protection system is undergoing profound transformation. Following years of preparatory work initiated by the China National Intellectual Property Administration (CNIPA) in 2018, 2026 is expected to be the year in which the fifth comprehensive revision of China’s Trademark Law enters into force — the first since the partial amendment of 2019. The path […]Upcycling and trademark protection in China: the Louis Vuitton case between product transformation and the exhaustion doctrine
27 February 2026
In the luxury sector, the growing spread of circular economy models and upcycling practices raises complex questions regarding the relationship between sustainability and trademark protection. The reuse of second-hand products responds to an increasingly environmentally conscious demand; however, where reworked goods continue to display the original distinctive signs, the issue arises as to whether such […]Trademark protection in China between linguistic adaptation and registration strategies
6 November 2025
Entering the Chinese market requires a trademark protection strategy that goes beyond the mere registration of the mark in Latin characters. Local practice and legislation show that the absence of a Chinese version of the trademark represents a critical gap in protection, exposing the company to concrete risks of misappropriation, counterfeiting, and erosion of its […]