In a track and field discipline requiring speed, explosive power, exquisite timing, and delicate body control, only a few possess the physical gifts necessary to meet its demands. Elite high jumpers, faced with the challenge to leap over a bar several inches above their head, are rare performers indeed. Between 1976 and 1978, Edward E. …
Tsolmon Shar Recent IP cases filed under the Chinese courts have shown that China is taking progressive measurements regarding the infringements of Intellectual Property Rights. Recently, MAN Nutzfahrzeuge AG was compensated US$3 million based on the fact that Chinese company allegedly appropriated their IPR by copying the design of its Starliner bus. Following on from …
Sam Engutsamy, January 14 2010. 2009 saw the first full year of China’s AML in effect. During this period three private actions cases were decided upon by the courts in accordance with the powers granted by Article 50. This posting shall give a brief overview of the three private actions cases decided upon by the …
On December 25, 2009 the Ministry of Finance and the State Administration of Taxation have issued a notice clarifying issues concerning the foreign tax credit (FTC) mechanism. According to the Notice, foreign source income, credible tax, and credit limitation with respect to each country or region must be separately calculated. In calculating taxable income, the …
On January 1, 2010 two MOFCOM regulations regarding the reporting of concentrations, and review of concentrations became effective. This posting shall give an overview of the two releases: (1) Measures for the Reporting of Concentrations of Business Operators These new Measures will have applicability to mergers of undertaking, acquisitions through shares or equities and acquisitions …
Tsolmon Shar In October 2009, the lawsuit was filed under the Chinese Court against Google by a Chinese author Mian Mian upon violation of her copyright. The author Mian Mian argued that Google scanned her latest novel entitled “Acid House” into its online library without her permission. Mian Mian, a counterculture writer known for her …
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Mongolia has been experiencing a boom in its mining sector, which brings new opportunities as well as major challenges to future investors. 2009 brought two significant events in Mongolian mining sector. Mongolia to Repeal Windfall Profits Tax In August 2009, the Mongolian parliament (The Great Ikh Hural) voted to abolish the windfall profits tax on …
In October 2010, the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) is scheduled to release the 4G International Standard after a further test and evaluation of the proposals for 4G Standardization. ITU recognized LTE-Advanced and 802.16m as international advanced 4G standard proposals among six 4G technology proposals, which were submitted from China, South Korea, Japan, the European Organization …
The People’s Congress of Jiangxi Province has recently issued the Patent Promotion Regulations of Jiangxi Province, which shall take effect on 1 January 2010. The Regulations authorize the People’s governments above the county level in Jiangxi province to establish diversion capital in support of patent activities such as patent implementation, protection and training. Patent development …
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