China has recently amended its Trademark Law. Effective as of May 1, 2014, the amendment brings a host of welcome changes that will increase the protection enjoyed by trademark owners. Several of the major changes in the amendment are especially important for foreign right holders, as they increase...

New rules that limit the ability of parties to a court proceeding to request a rescheduling (even by mutual consent) came into effect on May 18, 2014. There is now a closed list of reasons that would justify a rescheduling. The purpose of the new...