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China FDA Announces Key Appointments and Restructuring Plan

by Katherine Wang | Ropes & Gray LLP on 5/21/2013

Following its recent re-elevation to the ministry level and the appointment of a new Commissioner in March, Mr. Yong Zhang, former Director of the Food Safety Office under the State Council of China, the China Food and Drug...more

MBHB Snippets: Review of Developments in Intellectual Property Law - Spring 2013 - Volume 11, Issue 2: Obama Administration...

by Joshua Rich | McDonnell Boehnen Hulbert & Berghoff LLP on 5/16/2013

Since President Obama entered the White House in 2009, his administration has undertaken a number of steps toward stricter policing of international trade secret misappropriation. Those efforts reached a turning point early...more

Bennett Jones Spring 2013 Economic Outlook

by Richard Dion, David A. Dodge O.C., John M. Weekes | Bennett Jones LLP on 5/16/2013

This Economic Outlook has a somewhat different structure from previous issues. The first section covers recent dynamics and short-term outlook for the world economy; the second section reviews recent international trade...more

China Life Sciences Health Industry Client Briefing – April 2013 (May 15, 2013)

by Vicki Lung, Gordon B. Schatz, Katherine Yang, Amy Yin | Reed Smith on 5/15/2013

Pharmaceuticals, Medical Devices, Health Care & Life Sciences - ..Drugs - Approval of Innovative Drugs and Key Sector Generic Drugs to be Expedited (Shanghai Securities Journal 2013-04-23): Given the...more

MBHB Snippets: Review of Developments in Intellectual Property Law - Spring 2013 - Volume 11, Issue 2

by Joshua Bosman, Nicole Grimm, Gregory Huffman, Emily Miao, Joshua Rich, Cole Richter, Donald Zuhn | McDonnell Boehnen Hulbert & Berghoff LLP on 5/13/2013

In This Issue: Comments on New AIA Rules; Implementing the New Micro Entity Status at the U.S. Patent Office; Obama Administration Focuses on Chinese Trade Secret Misappropriation; and Tiffany & Co. v. Costco Wholesale...more

Hong Kong Capital Markets Quarterly News -- April 2013

by Stephen Birkett, Charles Chau, Melody Junhua He-Chen, Jessica Moore, Venantius Tan, Gregory Wang | Morrison & Foerster LLP on 5/13/2013

In This Issue: Major Publications and Decisions; New Listing Decisions; New Guidance Letters; Enforcement News; and Regulatory Watch. - Excerpt from Major Publications and Decisions: Chain principle offer...more

U.S. Honey Suppliers Allege Damages Based on Illegal "Dumping" of China-produced Honey

by Audet & Partners, LLP on 5/9/2013

A class action has been brought on behalf of U.S. honey suppliers against defendants including Groeb Farms, Inc., Horizon Partners, Ltd., and Honey Holdings 1, Ltd., alleging an illegal scheme executed by defendants that...more

Chinese Supreme Court Guidelines Make It Easier for Employers to Enforce Non-Compete Covenants

by Ron Cai, Victoria Ding | Davis Wright Tremaine LLP on 5/6/2013

On Jan. 18, 2013, the Supreme People’s Court of China promulgated Judicial Interpretation IV on Several Issues Concerning the Application of Law in Hearing Labor Dispute (the “Interpretation”). The Interpretation went into...more

Trade & Manufacturing Alert - May 2013

by King & Spalding on 5/3/2013

In This Issue: - Commerce Declares No "Free Pass" To Commit Fraud In Trade Cases - ITC Investigates Economic Impact Of Proposed Modifications To NAFTA Rules Of Origin - Global Manufacturers, Encouraged By...more

The Real Lesson of Chinese Cyberhacking

by Michael Spillner | Orrick - Trade Secrets Group on 5/1/2013

There’s been a lot of news lately about the Chinese military allegedly launching cyber attacks to steal U.S. trade secrets. This has gotten people riled up, including the President of the United States, who issued a 5-point...more

Spring 2013 Eye on China Newsletter

by Mark Aiello, Andrew S. Baluch, Stephen Bent, James Ewing, Richard Florsheim, Robert Iseman, Robert Lee, Zhu Julie Lee, Song Lin, Chao Meng, Steven Rizzi, Selig Sacks, David W. Simon | Foley & Lardner LLP on 4/30/2013

Legal News: Eye on China Quarterly Newsletter offers companies helpful insight as they successfully navigate China’s complex and ever-changing legal and regulatory environment. In this issue, we focus on the following...more

China Life Sciences Health Industry Client Briefing – March 2013 (April 26, 2013)

by Vicki Lung, Gordon B. Schatz, Katherine Yang, Amy Yin | Reed Smith on 4/29/2013

Pharmaceuticals, Medical Devices, Health Care & Life Sciences - ..Medical Devices - CFDA Seeks Public Comment on Special Approval Procedures for Innovative Medical Devices: China Food and Drug...more

Glencore’s Long March to Take Over Xstrata

by Rebecca Campbell, Patrick Ma, John Tivey | White & Case LLP on 4/29/2013

At long last, Glencore has overcome the final regulatory hurdle and secured the approval of China’s Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) to acquire the 66 percent of Xstrata that it does not already own. But not before agreeing to...more

Chinese Ministry of Industry and Information Technology Issues Draft Provisions Governing Protection of Personal Information

by Gabriel Bloch, Paul D. McKenzie, Cynthia J. Rich | Morrison & Foerster LLP on 4/25/2013

As we reported in our client alert on January 23, 2013, the Standing Committee of the National People’s Congress issued a Decision on Reinforcing the Protection of Network Information on December 28, 2012. To implement this...more

"Actually, Someone Knows You are a Dog"-- the Chinese Regulation Efforts on Private Data Protection

by Ling Zhang | Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP on 4/25/2013

Do you have privacy in the era of information? "On the Internet, nobody knows you're a dog." First published in The New Yorker on July 5, 1993, this widely known and recognized saying has been quoted many times to...more

Market Entry: People's Republic of China

by Thomas M. Shoesmith | Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP on 4/24/2013

China is the world’s second largest economy, with an annual growth rate of more than 8 percent and a rapidly growing middle class. Foreign investment into China routinely exceeds US$100 billion a year. Businesses from all...more

Internet Regulation and Data Privacy in China

by Thomas M. Shoesmith | Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP on 4/24/2013

China is the world’s second largest economy, with an annual growth rate of more than eight percent and a rapidly growing middle class. Foreign investment into China routinely exceeds US$100 billion a year. Businesses from all...more

New-Tech Credit Cards On The Way

by Pillsbury Social Media, Entertainment &... on 4/23/2013

The Bank of China Hong Kong announced recently that it plans to launch its first credit card that is compatible with Near Field Communication ("NFC) technology this year. ...more

China's Export Policy Changes After U.S. Antitrust Case [Video]

by Bloomberg Law on 4/23/2013

April 23 (Bloomberg) -- William Isaacson, partner at Boies, Schiller & Flexner LLP, talks with Bloomberg Law's Spencer Mazyck about his eight-year antitrust crusade against several Chinese Vitamin C makers, which resulted in...more

What Your Company Should Know About Protecting Against Trademark Infringements in China’s Fashion Apparel Industry

by Yujing Shu, Hai-Ching Yang | K&L Gates LLP on 4/18/2013

It is no secret that trademark infringements are rampant in the People’s Republic of China (“PRC” or “China”). As the popular phrase goes, “???,???,” which translates to “feigning as brand name companies and free riding on...more

China’s Merger Control Rules Changing: MOFCOM Publishes New Draft Regulations on Remedies and Simple Cases

by Henry Chen, Frank Schoneveld | McDermott Will & Emery on 4/17/2013

China’s Ministry of Commerce recently issued two new draft regulations. The first provides a wider range of potential remedies to obtain the clearance of a concentration (e.g., a merger, acquisition, joint venture, etc.);...more

Phasing Out China’s One-Child Policy?

by Annie Lau | Fisher & Phillips LLP on 4/8/2013

In March, China’s leadership announced that the Ministry of Health and the National Population and Family Planning Commission will merge. This has been widely seen as a downgrade in authority for the latter commission, which...more

Electric Vehicles Plans In China For GM

by Varnum LLP on 4/8/2013

General Motors has opened an Advanced Materials Lab in Shanghai, and has brought to the Chinese market some of its most recent electrified vehicles. Among these are the Chevrolet Volt, the Buick LaCrosse with eAssist, and the...more

U.S. Customs Officials Sour On Honey Fraud Organization by T. Augustine Lo

by King & Spalding on 4/8/2013

On February 20, 2013, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (“ICE”), CBP, and the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Illinois jointly announced federal criminal charges against five individuals and two...more

Intellectual Property Newsletter - March 2013

by King & Spalding on 4/5/2013

*News from the Bench: - First Sale Doctrine Applies To Copyrighted Works Lawfully Made Abroad. - Dissenting Federal Circuit Judges Abide By The Akamai Standard. - More On Joint Infringement and The Akamai...more

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China FDA Announces Key Appointments and Restructuring Plan

MBHB Snippets: Review of Developments in Intellectual Property Law - Spring 2013 - Volume 11, Issue 2: Obama Administration...

Bennett Jones Spring 2013 Economic Outlook

China Life Sciences Health Industry Client Briefing – April 2013 (May 15, 2013)

MBHB Snippets: Review of Developments in Intellectual Property Law - Spring 2013 - Volume 11, Issue 2

Hong Kong Capital Markets Quarterly News -- April 2013

U.S. Honey Suppliers Allege Damages Based on Illegal "Dumping" of China-produced Honey

Chinese Supreme Court Guidelines Make It Easier for Employers to Enforce Non-Compete Covenants

Trade & Manufacturing Alert - May 2013

The Real Lesson of Chinese Cyberhacking

Spring 2013 Eye on China Newsletter

China Life Sciences Health Industry Client Briefing – March 2013 (April 26, 2013)

Glencore’s Long March to Take Over Xstrata

Chinese Ministry of Industry and Information Technology Issues Draft Provisions Governing Protection of Personal Information

"Actually, Someone Knows You are a Dog"-- the Chinese Regulation Efforts on Private Data Protection

Market Entry: People's Republic of China

Internet Regulation and Data Privacy in China

New-Tech Credit Cards On The Way

China's Export Policy Changes After U.S. Antitrust Case [Video]

What Your Company Should Know About Protecting Against Trademark Infringements in China’s Fashion Apparel Industry

China’s Merger Control Rules Changing: MOFCOM Publishes New Draft Regulations on Remedies and Simple Cases

Phasing Out China’s One-Child Policy?

Electric Vehicles Plans In China For GM

U.S. Customs Officials Sour On Honey Fraud Organization by T. Augustine Lo

Intellectual Property Newsletter - March 2013

China's Export Policy Changes After U.S. Antitrust Case [Video]

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