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February 04, 2015, Beijing – Mr. Edward Lehman spoke on CCTV’s Dialogue today concerning issues raised by the recent State Administration of Industry and Commerce (SAIC) regarding counterfeit goods found being sold on Alibaba ’s Taobao.com e-commerce platform. A “whitepaper” released by the SAIC revealed the administration’s concern over the situation indicating that only 37.25% …

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Recently, China’s ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) released the initial draft of its proposed revised Foreign Investment Law (FIL) for public review and commentary. The draft, presents a significant change in the thinking of Chinese Regulators as it would see the consolidation of what are now three separate laws. The proposed FIC would take the place …

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February 09, 2015, Beijing – Lehman, Lee & Xu has been recognized by The World Bank for its valuable contribution to the Doing Business 2015: Going Beyond Efficiency annual report , published on October 29, 2014. The report, a World Bank Group flagship publication, is the 12th in a series of annual reports measuring the …

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On Oct. 28, 2014, Mr. Edward Lehman , Managing Partner of Lehman, Lee & Xu joined the CCTV program Dialogue as a guest speaker to discuss recent indications that The Shanghai Free Trade Zone (FTZ) will be a model in the establishment of similar zones throughout China. The Shanghai FTZ was established in 2013 with …

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Mr. Edward Lehman , Managing Partner of Lehman, Lee & Xu participated on Oct. 24 as the noted guest speaker on the CCTV program Dialogue . The show came shortly after the important Fourth Plenum gathering of the Central Committee of China ; a meeting of government and Party officials which sets broad policy outlines …

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September 24, 2014, Beijing – Mr. Edward Lehman, Managing Partner of Lehman, Lee & Xu has been selected as a world leading Franchise lawyer, by Who’s Who Legal: Franchise 2014 . Who’s Who Legal is an independent research organization which identifies leading attorneys in diverse fields around the world. Research for the selection of winners …

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Infringements of IP rights attract the attention both of the Chinese governmental authorities and Chinese courts. While the governmental authorities are taking more actions to address online infringements of IP rights and more regulatory measures to restrict online trading in health-related items, Chinese courts are issuing progressive decisions to clarify the duty of care trading …

Changing Environment in Addressing Online Counterfeiting. Read More »

There is no “Preliminary Hearing” in China criminal procedure. The Initial investigation is carried out by the prosecutor (Called The People’s Procuratorate in China), who will then decide if the case is deserving of criminal charges After the prosecutor has concluded its investigation of a case, the facts should be clear and the evidence reliable …

After an Arrest in China, what are the Rules for Pressing Charges? Read More »

United Kingdom – 8 July 2014 – Winners of the prestigious 2014 Acquisition International Magazine Intellectual Property Awards have been announced today. Voted for by a worldwide network of professionals, advisers, clients, peers and business insiders, the Acquisition International Magazine Intellectual Property Awards celebrate the individuals and firms who are involved in driving the intellectual …

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After a criminal suspect is interrogated by an investigation organ for the first time or counting from the day on which compulsory [detention] measures are adopted against him, he may appoint a lawyer to provide him with legal advice and to file petitions and complaints on his behalf. However, it is important to remember there …

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