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CHINA | Opposing a Trademark Registration

In China, companies and individuals can oppose a trademark registration by filing a trademark opposition.

Once the trademark is preliminarily approved, it will be publicly announced in the trademark gazette. During the preliminary approval period, companies and individuals may file an objection application. If successful, the trademark will not be registered.

For companies, the trademark opposition can be utilised to stop malicious trademark registrations of its own trademarks.

Below, we outline the main aspects of trademark opposition in a […]

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CHINA | Understanding Registered Capital

In China, registered capital refers to the total capital contribution and form to be paid-in by shareholders.

Registered capital is publicly disclosed on the company’s business license and related government databases. However, registered capital is not the paid-in capital of a company. It is the capital declared by shareholders in the Articles of Association (‘AoA’). And registered at the Administration of Industry and Commerce (‘AIC’).

There is no required minimum amount for the registered capital to establish a limited liability company […]

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CHINA | Revised Draft Company Law Paves Significant Chapter

The Revised Draft Company Law of the People’s Republic of China (“Revised Draft”) marks a significant chapter for corporate law.

Promulgated on 20 December 2021 by the Standing Committee of the 13th National People’s Congress, the Revised Draft amends 70 articles.

Enacted in 1993, the Company Law has been revised several times with the latest adoption in 2018. In the amendment, long standings provisions are changed to simultaneously increase protection for bona fide parties. And further regulate unethical practices.

Major alterations […]

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