How to determine the limitation of action for infringement?

Regarding different objects of infringement, the infringement behaviors could be divided into various categories, such as the behaviors which have infringed the right holder’s property rights (such as unauthorized possession of another person's real estate), trademark rights, or the right to life and health of individuals, and so on. Regarding the status of infringement, the infringement behaviors could be divided into…

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Risks related to the use of employees’ vehicles for business

To use employees’ vehicles for business has gradually become a common phenomenon. There are various reasons, such as a company brings the proposal due to cost saving, or an employee brings the proposal for his own convenience regarding commute and cost. However, there are risks related to such arrangement. This article aims to analyze the main risks and countermeasures related to…

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Does well-known trademark have a significant value?

Before the revision of the “Trademark Law” in 2013, the well-known trademark was regarded as an honorary title, which became many enterprises’ selling point in marketing. However, the function as a selling point is not the original intention of establishing the well-known trademark system in the “Trademark Law”. Therefore, in 2013, the revision of the “Trademark Law” stipulates that well-known…

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How to deal with the unauthorized deletion of data by an ex-employee?

In practice, some employees may delete personal information stored in computers, mobile phones and other devices provided by their employers when leaving their posts. Such deletions are understandable, because they are aimed to protect their personal information. However, some employees may delete the data or work email stored in the server, public disk, etc. without authorization due to anger or other…

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The “Administrative Measures for Examination and Registration of Medium and Long-term Foreign Debts of Enterprises” will be implemented from February 10, 2023

On January 5, 2023, the NDRC issued the “Administrative Measures for Examination and Registration of Medium and Long-term Foreign Debts of Enterprises” (hereinafter referred to as the "Decree No.56 "), which will be implemented on February 10, 2023. The “NDRC Notice on Promoting the Reform for Filing and Registration-based System for Issuance of Foreign Debts by Enterprises” (FGWZ [2015] No. 2044,…

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What is the difference between a contract of work and a sales contract?

In commercial activities, when parties sign a contract for the supply of certain goods, they usually ignore the nature of the contact, which says a contract of work or a sales contract. However, when a dispute arises, the party who sues the counterparty shall determine the cause of the litigation, such choice of the nature of relevant contract may lead…

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Is it risky to gamble on football matches among acquaintances?

The 2022 Cartel World Cup is a big event for football fans. The topics about this event is everywhere, such as in the subway, the office, restaurants and etc. Among those topics, you may have heard people discussed about bet on the winner. In some companies, some colleagues even set up a WeChat group, in which they bet on different…

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“Substitute for XXX”, a smart idea or a stupid idea?

When you see "Substitute for LV" and "Substitute for SK-II", do you instinctively imagine that the quality and grade of the product may reach the same level as “LV" and "SK-II"? The public may have a positive answer to this question, so some enterprises take advantage of those famous brands by using “Substitute for XXX” as their publicity core, and directly connect their products…

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To well manage the recovery of creditor’s rights

Because the current economic situation is severe, the recovery of creditor's rights of enterprises becomes riskier. It is very important for enterprises to well manage the recovery of creditor's rights, including to take necessary measures to manage the risks, to take necessary measures to recover debt as soon as possible. This article intends to provide reference for enterprises to establish…

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