Legal
China's Supreme Court Updates Copyright Dispute Rules
China's Supreme Court amends copyright rules, clarifying public disclosure, fair use, and digital reprinting standards effective September 1.
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PoliticsTechnology
China Revises IC Layout Design Protection Regulations
Premier Li Qiang signs order revising China's IC layout design protection regulations, expanding scope to photonic and quantum chips.
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Culture & MediaEconomy
Thailand's IP Goes Global: The 'Traffic Password' Explained
Thai IP like Butter Bear, CRYBABY and Moo Deng are conquering global markets. Here's the 'traffic password' behind Thailand's cultural export boom.
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PolicyChina
State Council issues 15th Five-Year IP protection plan
China has issued its 15th Five-Year Plan for intellectual property protection, setting higher patent targets and new rules for AI and data.
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EconomyTechnology
China's High-Value Patent Holdings Reach 2.36 Million
China's high-value invention patents hit 2.36 million, with per capita holdings at 16.8 per 10,000, signaling continued IP innovation progress.
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LegalEconomy
China Revises Trademark Law to Curb 'Bad Faith' Marks
China completes first full revision of its Trademark Law since 1983, introducing strict penalties for 'bad faith' trademarks that mislead consumers.
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Economy & Business
Toyota Foundation Sued Over 3-Wheel EV in Africa
Toyota Mobility Foundation faces federal lawsuit alleging theft of trade secrets from Zimbabwean enterprise Mobility for Africa over the Hamba e-trike
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BusinessChina
Meet the Noodle Founder Apologizes, Donates Trademark
After suing a small noodle shop for trademark infringement, Meet the Noodle's founder apologizes, donates the trademark, and fires the law firm.
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EconomyCrime
Red Devils Jersey Counterfeiting Costs Belgium €320M Yearly
Counterfeit Red Devils jerseys flood Belgium as World Cup demand surges. Authorities warn fake merchandise costs €320M yearly and may fund organized crime.
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TechnologyLaw
China Expands Trade Secret Protection to Data and Algorithms
China's new regulations, effective June 1, expand trade secret protection to include data, algorithms, and code in the first overhaul in 30 years.
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