第三部分 建议篇
一、 导言
在“保密协议”争议境外仲裁中能否最终胜诉，除了需要熟悉仲裁实体法和程序规则外，关键在于对仲裁案件的管理。
在这类境外仲裁中，中方经常遇到的管理难题包括： Continue Reading “保密协议”争议境外仲裁的法律与实务（十七）
“保密协议”争议境外仲裁的法律与实务（十六）
第二部分 程序篇
五、 庭审（Hearing）
2. 庭审
“保密协议”争议境外仲裁的庭审程序，有两种主要形式。
第一种是英美法系的“盘问式”（Cross-examination）。在“盘问式”庭审程序中，第一天的庭审主要由双方律师进行口头开篇陈述。第二天的庭审由双方技术专家进行PPT陈述。 Continue Reading “保密协议”争议境外仲裁的法律与实务（十六）
商标法修订草案：商标侵权最高赔偿200万，并首次引入审限要求
作者：金杜律师事务所商标组
商标法修正案草案于2013年6月26日提交十二届全国人大常委会第三次会议再次审议。据悉，新草案在加大对商标侵权行为的打击力度、完善驰名商标保护等方面又有了新规定，并且首次规定了商标审查时间。以下内容是最新商标法修正案草案较之前草案的主要变化： Continue Reading 商标法修订草案：商标侵权最高赔偿200万，并首次引入审限要求
“保密协议”争议境外仲裁的法律与实务（十五）
第二部分 程序篇
五、 庭审（Hearing）
庭审是境外仲裁程序中的最后环节。根据案情的复杂程度，境外仲裁庭审时间从数天到数周不等。我们经历的“保密协议”争议境外仲裁庭审时间通常为两个工作周（十个工作日）左右。
庭审地点既可以安排在仲裁地（例如，伦敦或香港）的某个酒店会议室内，也可以选择在国际仲裁庭审中心的庭审室里。例如，在新加坡，麦克士维尔国际仲裁中心（Maxwell Chamber），就是专门为仲裁庭审而建的设施，在亚洲乃至国际仲裁圈，都颇为知名。 Continue Reading “保密协议”争议境外仲裁的法律与实务（十五）
“保密协议”争议境外仲裁的法律与实务（十四）
第二部分 程序篇
四、 证人证言
3.定损报告（Quantum Expert Report）
“定损报告”是由定损专家出具的计算损害赔偿金的专家报告。在境外仲裁中，经济学家、会计师或专门从事诉讼仲裁作证服务（Forensic Dispute Resolution Service）的职业人员，可被聘为定损专家。
在“保密协议”争议境外仲裁中，申请人首先需要证明其遭受的实际损失。只有难以证明实际损失时，双方当事人才聘请定损专家对损害赔偿金作出评估。 Continue Reading “保密协议”争议境外仲裁的法律与实务（十四）
Lawyer or Arbitrator: A Problem in China –Should the Restriction be Revoked?
By Ariel Ye, Harry Liu and Qiu Yue
PRC law sets forth specific requirements for individuals who serve as arbitrators in China. Article 13 of the PRC Arbitration Law requires arbitrators to be “fair and honest.” Arbitrators must also meet at least one of the following qualifications: (1) have a minimum eight years work experience in arbitration; (2) have a minimum eight years experience as a lawyer or as a judge; (3) be engaged in legal research and teaching with a senior academic title; or (4) be engaged as a professional focused on economic and trade matters with a senior academic title or equivalent professional title also having legal knowledge. Continue Reading Lawyer or Arbitrator: A Problem in China –Should the Restriction be Revoked?
论限制担任仲裁员的律师代理案件之规定的存废
我国《仲裁法》第13条规定，仲裁委员会应当从公道正派的人员中聘任仲裁员。仲裁员应当符合下列条件之一：（一）从事仲裁工作满八年的；（二）从事律师工作满八年的；（三）曾任审判员满八年的；（四）从事法律研究、教学工作并具有高级职称的；（五）具有法律知识、从事经济贸易等专业工作并具有高级职称或者具有同等专业水平的。 Continue Reading 论限制担任仲裁员的律师代理案件之规定的存废
The Second RPM Investigation by NDRC within this Year
By Susan Ning, Kate Peng, Huang Jing and Li Rui
In May 2013, the National Development and Reform Commission (“NDRC“) initiated the investigation against several infant formula companies for the alleged violation of Article 14 of the Antimonopoly Law (“AML“).
This is the second investigation by NDRC against resale price maintenance (“RPM“). Early this year, NDRC fined China’s famous producers of premium liquor, Kweichow Moutai Co Ltd. (Maotai) and Wuliangye Group Co., Ltd. (Wuliangye) in the amount of RMB 247 million (about USD 39.8 million) for RPM behaviors (Maotai/Wuliangye Case)i . The current investigation is still ongoing and no penalty against any companies has been made. Continue Reading The Second RPM Investigation by NDRC within this Year
Chinese Regulators Contemplate Antimonopoly Immunity Scheme for Airline Operators
By Susan Ning, Kate Peng and Li Rui
On May 29, 2013, the National Development and Reform Commission (“NDRC“) and the Civil Aviation Administration of China (“CAAC“) held a seminar discussing the potential issues in setting up an antimonopoly immunity scheme under Chinese Antimonopoly Law (“AML“). Chinese regulators and representatives from the International Air Transport Association (“IATA“) participated in the seminar and exchanged views on the antimonopoly review policy in the aviation industry and the possible outlooks of the contemplated immunity scheme. The immunity scheme under consideration, once came into effect, could have material effects on the cooperation between airlines operators. Continue Reading Chinese Regulators Contemplate Antimonopoly Immunity Scheme for Airline Operators
MOFCOM and SAIC Appointed New Vice Ministers in Charge of Anti-Monopoly Division
By Susan Ning, Kate Peng and Xiao Dasha
The National State Administration of Industry and Commerce (“SAIC”) and the Ministry of Commerce (“MOFCOM”) recently appointed a new vice minister respectively. The newly appointed vice ministers shall supervise the antimonopoly division of the two authorities.
Continue Reading MOFCOM and SAIC Appointed New Vice Ministers in Charge of Anti-Monopoly Division