Select Country

Select a country to view information on local trademark law


Countries
A-E  F-J  K-O  P-T  U-Z

Multinational Agreements
EUIPO  WIPO
AIPO/OAPI  ARIPO
Enter Client Voucher:  info

Get Listed

Promote your expertise to IP professionals worldwide.
read more

Subscribe to Free Newsletter

To keep updated on the latest amendments to international trademark laws click here

Articles

Print this page
Jul 11, 2017
Paul Ranjard, Wan Hui Da Law Firm, China
First published on www.internationallawoffice.com

Likelihood of confusion and dilution clarified by the S...


Paul Ranjard, Wan Hui Da Law Firm, China, First published on www.internationallawoffice.comIn China, the Supreme People's Court proactively interprets the laws. It does so through exhaustive and detailed documents published under various titles, and at various levels, which serve as guidance for the lower courts. "Interpretation" and "Provisions" are the highest level and lower courts are required to follow them. "Explanation" or "Opinion", are of lesser importance and not binding, but they still have a strong influence on the practice of lower courts. Concerning the Trademark Law, the SPC usually makes a distinction between  read more