Adapting popular literary works for internet programs and games has become a trend since 2013, creating a serious problem because they could constitute violation of online intellectual property rights. And with the online content industry becoming increasingly prosperous, copyright infringements have become more and more serious, especially in online games. Many online games infringe the copyright of famous novels, cartoons,…
Ms. Wei has more than ten years of litigation and traditional IP service experience. Accredited as a Chinese Lawyer and TM attorney, plus the rich academic background with Master Degree in Civil Law, Ms. Wei presents multinational clients various from different aspects. Her practice consists of counseling clients in connection with creation, development and protection of their IP. She attends…
Since China’s accession into WTO in 2001, a large number of foreign brands have been rushing to China. As China’s trademark protection system follows the first-to-file principle [1], there is a natural threshold for foreign brands when they enter the Chinese market: their brands must obtain trademark rights in China. However, due to the differences in domestic and foreign trademark…
