Abstract:In China there is a new legal framework governing the determination of "well-known" trade mark status. In this article, we identify several substantive and procedural innovations as regards the new rules, as well as drawing attention to attendant Chinese peculiarities that are also worthy of attention. Our legal analysis comprises a mix of positive and constructive critiques of current Chinese trade mark law and practice, and reveals that to understand the rules regarding well-known status demands close examin… Show more
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