Law & Enforcement

China’s Top Court Released the Top 10 IP Cases of 2023— Case Involving "Youth Mode" Unfair Competition Disputes

This case is a typical example of unfair competition involving the blocking of "youth mode". The court's decision affirmed the positive role of "youth mode" in protecting minors' online rights. The court applies the Anti-Unfair Competition Law to penalize such act.

Baosteel and POSCO Invalidate Key Patents, Easing Barriers for Chinese and Korean Steelmakers in Hot Stamping Sector

In a pivotal development for the steel industry, Baosteel and POSCO have successfully invalidated critical patents held by ArcelorMittal and Nippon Steel, significantly reducing patent barriers for Chinese and Korean steelmakers in the hot stamping sector in China.

China’s Top Court Released the Top 10 IP Cases of 2023—Case Involving Unfair Competition Dispute over "Xiao Ai " Voice Activation Word

This case sets a precedent in the protection of rights associated with artificial intelligence voice activation words. The ruling clarifies that voice activation words that gain recognition and influence through use are protected under the Anti-Unfair Competition Law.

China’s Top Court Released the Top 10 IP Cases of 2023—Case Involving Dispute Over Misappropriation of Technical Secrets for Lentinan

The judgment addresses the identification of technical secrets of traditional medicine materials and the compensation for their illegal use, which helps promote the application and development of traditional Chinese medicine technology while fostering integrity and innovation.

China’s Top Court Released the Top 10 IP Cases of 2023—Case Involving Copyright Infringement of Medical Equipment Software

This case is a typical criminal case addressing copyright infringement by deliberately bypassing technical measures, following the implementation of the Criminal Law Amendment. It clarified the standards for criminal liability concerning the circumvention of technical measures.