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What WIPO's new mechanism reveals about the underlying shift in corporate copyright compliance, evidentiary preservation, and content-asset governance
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CNIPA has intensified its crackdown on bad-faith trademark filings, rejecting hundreds of thousands of applications based on Articles 4 and 7 of the Trademark Law. Bad-faith criteria are now clearer, and future amendments propose higher fines and criminal liability. Brand owners should file early, monitor actively, and act promptly with oppositions.
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A 2025 judicial interpretation clarifies criminal thresholds and expands definitions of “identical trademarks” and “same kind of goods,” making criminal enforcement a powerful tool against trademark infringement. Foreign brands should focus on evidence-building and adopt a coordinated strategy combining administrative, civil, and criminal actions.
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When addressing trademark infringement in China, the administrative enforcement and judicial litigation paths each have their own advantages and disadvantages. The choice between them not only affects the outcome of a specific case but also shapes a brand's long-term protection strategy in China.
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