By Li Ruihai and Su Juan, King & Wood’s IP Department Patent ownership disputes arise, when a party challenges the ownership of a patent right at the State Intellectual Property Office (SIPO) and files suit with the People’s Court to seek rectification of the ownership of the patent. Article 135 of the General Principles of… Continue Reading
Monthly Archives: May 2010
尽职调查：交易杀手还是交易救主？
Posted in Foreign Investment肖马克（合伙人） 金杜公司组 上海分所 每一家跨国公司都需要制定一个中国业务发展战略。中国经济在全球金融危机冲击下的坚韧表现使其对海外投资者愈发具有吸引力。不过问题是，投资公司应如何就个案项目中的潜在风险和机会做出真实的评估呢？
Due diligence: deal killer or deal saver?
Posted in Foreign Investment, Mergers & AcquisitionsBy Mark Schaub, Partner, Corporate, King & Wood Shanghai Every multinational company needs a China strategy. The country’s resilient economic performance during the global downturn has made it even more attractive to some overseas investors, but how should such companies arrive at a realistic appraisal of the potential risks and opportunities of a specific deal?
Offering Gifts of Travel and Entertainment in China – What if the Recipient is a State Functionary
Posted in Dispute Resolution, Foreign InvestmentBy Ariel Ye and James Rowland, King & Wood’s Cross Border Litigation & Arbitration Group Many foreign business operators report that they are concerned about the risks associated with entertaining their business partners in China, even when providing meals or offering to pay for travel and accommodation costs of a low value.
New Investment Opportunities for Foreign Companies in Sustainable Projects in China
Posted in Foreign InvestmentCDM ‘Hong Kong’ ‘Clean energy’ ‘Hong Kong Environmental Protection Department’