Four important 4G Technology tests and conferences took place in December of 2009. First, the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) announced the beginning of next-stage TD-LTE tests for 4G internet network on the 28th of December 2009. ZTE, Huawei, Datang, and Motorola will be the first group of manufacturers to execute these tests …
In an attempt to streamline the customs enforcement process regarding intellectual property rights, the General Administration of Customs passed several new regulations that aim to strike a balance between IPR holders and those who import and export goods. Under old regulations, customs officials were allowed to “dispose” of confiscated counterfeit goods by removing unlawfully affixed …
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Government benefits offered for new car purchases Looking to buy a new passenger car with an engine capacity of 1.6L or less? Well as from January 1, 2010, such customers are eligible to benefit under the Notice on Simultaneous Entitlement of Subsidies for Car Replacement and Vehicle Purchase Tax Reductions, jointly issued by the Ministry …
Microsoft filed the lawsuit against Beijing Strong Well at the Beijing No. 1 Intermediate People’s Court on the ground of copyright infringement. Microsoft claimed that Strong Well installed the Microsoft Windows XP and Microsoft Office 2003 on computers without their permission which Strong Well sold. Microsoft also proved that Strong Well had been continuously infringing …
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Case Name: Volkswagen v Trademark Review and Appraisal Board of the State Administration for Industry and Commerce of the People’s Republic of China (“TRAB”) Facts: – Volkswagen sought to registered the trademark “Tuan”, and submitted an application with the TRAB. Volkswagen applied on June 8, 2004; – Their trademark application was in respect numerous items …
Patent Law Enforcement Rules amended The State Council have issued amendment rules pertaining to the enforcement of the PRC’s Patent Law. The release, titled “”Decisions of the State Council on Amending the ‘Rules on Enforcing the Patent Law of the People’s Republic of China’” shall be effective as of February 1, 2010. ‘ One such …
TSOLMON SHAR Chinese police have concluded an investigation into a detained Australian Rio Tinto Ltd executive and three colleagues arrested on charges of infringing trade secrets and bribery and sent the case to prosecutors, the Australian government and Chinese state media said last Monday. Four Rio staff, including Australian citizen Stern Hu, has been in …
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Tsolmon Shar China approved stock index futures, giving investors a tool to protect against losses and profit from any declines. Until now, Chinese investors could only profit from gains in equities. Chinese government also approved margin trading and short selling, the China Securities Regulatory Commission said. According to Commission’s statement it may take three months …
Tsolmon Shar On February 8th and 9th of 2010, the Inaugural Mongolia Economic Forum of 2010 will be held in Ulaanbaatar under the auspices of the Prime Minister of Mongolia with active support of the President of Mongolia and Parliament (State Great Hural) of the Country. The main purpose of the Forum is to consulate …
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Tsolmon Shar Since gold prices have risen, many investors have been seeking investment opportunities elsewhere within the mining sector. China National Gold Group Corp (CNGG), the country’s second largest gold producer, was in talks to buy several gold mines overseas. The group’s target investment destinations include Mongolia, Russian, North America, Australia and Africa. CNGG prefers …
