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Chinese trademark updates: letters of consent and suspension of examination procedures

24 October 2023 by Vivien Chan & Co

Vivien Chan and Ann Xu of Vivien Chan & Co examine the CNIPA’s renewed attitude towards letters of consent and a new mechanism that allows examinations of trademark applications to be suspended in certain circumstances
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Acing the Chinese market: an insider guide to brand protection

08 June 2021 by Anna Mae Koo and Ann Xu

Anna Mae Koo and Ann Xu of Vivien Chan & Co consider how foreign brands can expand their presence in the Chinese market by embracing a localised brand strategy
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Has the era of e-evidence arrived in China?

14 July 2020 by Anna Mae Koo and Ann Xu

Anna Mae Koo and Ann Xu of Vivien Chan & Co examine the new rules surrounding e-evidence, as well as the role blockchain and time stamps play in IP cases
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Creating an effective strategy for trade mark squatting in China

21 May 2019 by Anna Mae Koo and Ann Xu

Anna Mae Koo and Ann Xu of Vivien Chan & Co evaluate the different ways to handle trade mark squatters in China, including asserting bad faith and relying on the well-known status of the mark
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COVID-19: The impact on IP law and practice in Hong Kong

17 April 2020 by Patty Chan and Owen Tse

Patty Chan and Owen Tse of Vivien Chan & Co report on the COVID-19 measures in Hong Kong and their impact on IP protection and enforcement