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March-April: Intellectual PropertyTackling Intellectual Property Infringement in ChinaCompanies can combat intellectual property rights (IPR) infringement through administrative or judicial channels, both of which have pros and cons. Interview: Mark Cohen on Intellectual Property (Subscribers Only)The former senior intellectual property attache at the US Embassy in Beijing discusses key issues facing companies in China. A New Era of Intellectual Property Rights Licensing (Subscribers Only)Companies should be aware of recent changes to China's IPR enforcement regime, especially those related to troubling compulsory licensing provisions, patent pools, and package licenses. Changes to China's Patent Law and Practice (Subscribers Only)China's revised Patent Law adopts some common international standards but leaves room for improvement. Interview: How Microsoft Handles Its IP in China [Web Exclusive] (Subscribers Only)Microsoft's Fengming Liu discusses the company's intellectual property priorities in China. China Data: Patents, Enforcement, and Seizures [pdf] (Subscribers Only)FeaturesLUXURY GOODSLuxury Goods: Still Strong Sellers (Subscribers Only)China's luxury goods sales may perform well despite bear-market conditions. TAXChina's Special Tax Adjustment Regulations: An Action Plan (Subscribers Only)New measures change the global transfer pricing landscape significantly. CUSTOMSRamping Up Customs Compliance ReviewsPRC Customs is stepping up enforcement, and companies must ensure that they fully comply with the law. DepartmentsLetter from the EditorThis year, the CBR's 35th anniversary, we are looking back at the magazine's first year. Short TakesSnapshots of recent China headlines China Conference CalendarUpcoming China business events China Market IntelligenceChina Tackles Economic Crisis with Fiscal Stimulus, Consumption Plans USCBC BulletinA recap of past events and listing of upcoming conferences Letter from BeijingTransitions Commentary (Subscribers Only)Converting the Downturn to Advantage China DealsA listing of recent China-related business deals OpportunitiesNews of China-related educational, cultural, and charitable projects The exchange rate used throughout this issue is the People's Bank of China rate from January 15, 2009: ¥6.8392 = $1. |
Letter from BeijingThe Gap YearOne way to look at US business and China in 2010 to date might be to see it as a year of many gaps, or spaces where common or agreed interests don't quite meet. Despite these differences, the underlying interest of both countries' consumers in... |
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