2015年5月4日，国家发展改革委发布了《关于加强药品市场价格行为监管的通知》（“《通知》”），就加强药品市场价格行为监管有关问题提出了一系列具体意见，包括针对特定违反《价格法》及《反垄断法》的行为立即开展专项检查等内容。该通知旨在贯彻落实发改委、卫生计生委、人力社会资源保障部等部门共同制定的《推进药品价格改革的意见》（“《意见》”）。该《意见》与《通知》同日发布，涉及改革药品价格形成机制，强化医药费用和价格行为综合监管等内容。
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UNBUNDLING UNDER THE E.U. THIRD ENERGY PACKAGE – E.U. AND UK REFORM
By Elaine Gibson-Bolton and Rahul Saha, King & Wood Mallesons’ London Office
This article provides an overview of the unbundling obligations under the European Union (“E.U.”) Third Energy Liberalisation Reform Package (“the Third Directive” or the “Third Package”) as applied to Transmission System Operators (“TSOs”) and describes the Great Britain (“GB”) reforms to these rules, following a 2013 European Commission working paper.
The Third Directive, introduced by the Commission in 2009, actually comprises two directives: Directive 2009/72 concerning common rules for the internal market in electricity1[i] (the “Electricity Directive”); and Directive 2009/73 concerning common rules for the internal market in natural gas[ii] (the “Gas Directive”). E.U. Member States were required to implement the directives by 3 March 2011[iii]except for the provisions on unbundling TSOs, where Member States were given until 3 March 2012 for implementation.[iv] Continue Reading UNBUNDLING UNDER THE E.U. THIRD ENERGY PACKAGE – E.U. AND UK REFORM
欧盟第三次能源一揽子文件项下的拆分：欧盟及英国的改革
作者：Eliane Gibson-Bolton和Rahul Saha 金杜律师事务所伦敦办公室
本文简要说明了适用于输送系统运营商的欧盟第三次能源市场自由化改革方案（“第三次指令”或“第三次一揽子文件”），并且说明了英国在2013年欧盟工作文件之后对这些规定的改革。
第三次指令于2009年由欧委会颁布，实际由两部分指令构成：关于电力内部市场一般规定的2009/72号指令[1]（“电力指令”），以及关于天然气内部市场一般规定的2009/73号指令[2]（“天然气指令”）。欧盟成员国被要求在2011年3月3日[3]之前实施除关于拆分输送系统运营商的规定以外的指令，但成员国需在2012年3月3日之前实施关于拆分输送系统运营商的规定。[4] Continue Reading 欧盟第三次能源一揽子文件项下的拆分：欧盟及英国的改革
从热播剧纠纷看影视知识产权保护
目前影视公司的发展愈发吸引着投资者的目光，尤其是在中国电影票房逐年攀升的背景下。据美国电影协会（MPAA）统计，在2012年中国的电影年度总票房就已经以170亿人民币的规模一举超越了日本，成为仅排在美国好莱坞之后的世界第二大电影市场[1]。所以许多投资机构（包括以前并非主要从事影视投资的机构）都非常关注中国影视业的发展，并积极寻求机会对影视公司和影视产品进行投资。近年来，随着《何以笙箫默》、《宫锁连城》和《人在囧途》等的热播和热映，以及相关法律纠纷的突显，影视公司对知识产权管理（或称“IP管理”）的重视程度也持续升温。正是因为影视知识产权备受重视，中国网络小说的影视改编权价格在九年内涨了100倍[2]！然而，风险与机遇并存。在文化产业备受重视、“互联网+”模式全面复制和知识产权保护力度不断加强的大背景下，本文浅析我国影视知识产权保护发展趋势、现状及途径，以期厘清这一热门领域的知识产权保护脉络。 Continue Reading 从热播剧纠纷看影视知识产权保护
Electronic signatures: what should we know
By Peng Ya King&Wood Mallesons’ Dispute Resolution Group
The essential feature of electronic signatures is digital certification technology. Any technique that can verify one party’s identity and recognize electronic data in the course of electronic communications falls within the category of electronic signature. Electronic signatures have become widely used to secure financial transactions which are increasingly undertaken online over the internet. When disputes arise over an online financial transaction, the legal effect of an electronic signature in an electronic contract or document becomes a key preliminary issue.
1. The legal effect of an electronic signature
The validity of an electronic signature is essential because of the importance of being able to confirm (a) the party to whom the electronic signature belongs and (b) the actual documents recognized by the signatory. In other words, the court needs to be able to rely on the electronic signature to verify both the identity of the signatory to the contract (who signs this electronic document) and to determine whether that party has recognized the contents of the electronic document as evidence of the true intention of the contracting parties. The verification of these features is a vital foundation to a court deciding on the facts in a dispute as well as to deciding rights and duties.
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Welcome to Dial into China
By King & Wood Mallesons
Welcome to read Dial into China – Insights for investing in China telecommunication produced by the global law firm King & Wood Mallesons. This brochure summarises the main changes to the rules for foreign investment in telecommunications in China as a result of the establishment of Shanghai’s pilot Free Trade Zone (FTZ) in September 2013.Recent developments in the China telecommunications regulatory landscape mean it is a good time to look into or reconsider investing in the burgeoning China communications market.
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拨通中国｜投资中国电信的洞见
作者：金杜律师事务所
欢迎阅览由金杜律师事务所出版的全球刊物《拨通中国 | 对投资中国电信业务的洞见》。这本小册子总结了自2013年9月上海自由贸易试验区（自贸区）设立以来在外商投资中国电信业的规定方面引起的重要变化。中国电信业务规管框架在近期的变化告诉我们，当下正是一个考虑或重新考量向迅速发展中的中国电信市场进行投资的好时机。
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30 Seconds to Mars: An Investor’s Guide to the Galaxy
By Max Bonnell King & Wood Mallesons’ Sydney Office
On 16 February 2015, the Mars One mission announced the first 100 finalists, the “Mars 100”, from the Astronaut Selection Process. These 100 hopefuls have been shortlisted for a mission to Mars to establish a permanent human settlement by 2025. Amidst the buzz surrounding the announcement of these inspiring pioneers one pivotal question arises: who will own Mars?
In a field that is regulated by public international law and a handful of treaties, it is doubtful that anyone ever truly contemplated that the colonisation of Mars would be attempted by a private not-for-profit entity funded, in part, by Indiegogo crowd funding and a reality television series. Space travel costs billions of dollars for a single mission and it requires a wealth of knowledge, expertise and specialist equipment. The Mars One mission also requires 50 human volunteers for a one-way journey to a desolate planet. And yet, against all the odds, Mars One has achieved this critical milestone. A Martian colony no longer feels light-years away, giving rise to all sorts of interesting questions: Can a private company claim ownership of Mars? Will the first Martians be subject to the laws of Earth? Who will have the rights to mine on Mars? Will Mars be legally recognised as a separate state?
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30秒飞向火星：银河系投资者指南
作者：Max Bonnell 金杜律师事务所悉尼办公室
2015年2月16日，“火星一号”计划公布了经航天员选拔过程选择的首批100名候选人——“火星100人”。这100名种子选手入围飞往火星的计划，该计划的目标为到2025年在火星上建立一个人类永久定居点。在围绕公布这些鼓舞人心的先驱者名单的喧闹中，一个关键问题浮出水面，“谁将拥有火星？
在一个受国际公法及少数国际条约制约的领域，任何人如果曾经真诚地设想会由一家私人非盈利实体尝试殖民火星，而且该私人实体的资金部分来自众筹平台Indiegogo以及一部电视真人秀节目，这都是令人怀疑的。单次太空旅行耗资达数十亿美元，并需要丰富的知识、专业能力以及专业设备。“火星一号”（Mars One）计划还需要50名志愿者参加前往一个荒凉的行星的单程飞行。然而，尽管存在极大的困难，“火星一号”仍然实现了这个关键性的里程碑。火星殖民地不再让人觉得如光年般遥远，但也引起了各种有趣的问题：私营公司能主张对火星的所有权吗？第一批火星人应受地球上的法律约束吗？谁有权在火星上采矿？火星会被依法承认为一个单独的国家吗？ Continue Reading 30秒飞向火星：银河系投资者指南
金杜合伙人徐晓丹律师荣获《亚洲法律杂志》“中国十五佳律师新星”称号
作者：金杜律师事务所
在《亚洲法律杂志》最新公布的2015年度“中国十五佳律师新星”榜单中，金杜律师事务所（简称“金杜”）合伙人徐晓丹律师凭借广受赞誉的专业能力和创新力荣获该称号。本次当选“中国十五佳律师新星”，充分体现了业界对徐晓丹律师本人和金杜律师事务所的肯定和认可。今年是金杜合伙人连续第三年荣登“中国十五佳律师新星”行列。 Continue Reading 金杜合伙人徐晓丹律师荣获《亚洲法律杂志》“中国十五佳律师新星”称号