The Shanghai High People’s Court has ruled against Shanghai Xiaoi Robot Technology Co., Ltd. (上海智臻智能网络科技股份有限公司) in a patent infringement action targeting three Apple entities, ending a dispute over whether Apple’s Siri voice assistant infringed a Chinese “chatbot system” patent. The judgment in Case No. (2020) 沪知民初7号 rejected all of Xiaoi’s claims, including a damages demand that, after adjustment, stood at approximately RMB 5.1 billion (on the order of USD 700 million based on the court’s own exchange-rate reference, though Xiaoi’s underlying …
China’s National Copyright Administration Releases Draft Amendments to Copyright Law Implementing Regulations
On July 13, 2026, China’s National Copyright Administration (NCA) released the Implementing Regulations of the Copyright Law of the People’s Republic of China (Revised Draft for Public Comment) (中华人民共和国著作权法实施条例（修订草案征求意见稿）) for public consultation. Comments may be submitted by mail or email through August 12.
China’s National Intellectual Property Administration Releases the 2025 Statistical Monitoring Report on China’s Patent-Intensive Industries
On July 7, 2026, China’s National Intellectual Property Administration (CNIPA) published online its 2025 Statistical Monitoring Report on China’s Patent-Intensive Industries (2025中国专利密集型产业统计监测报告), offering a detailed assessment of how intellectual property-driven sectors are performing within the broader Chinese economy. The report shows that in 2024, patent-intensive industries generated RMB 18.04 trillion in added value, accounting for 13.38% of national GDP (versus 24% in the U.S.). This figure exceeds the 13% target set out in the 14th Five-Year Plan for National Intellectual …
Louis Vuitton Scores 10 Million RMB in a Controversial Trademark Infringement Dispute Against Molly Tea
Note: The decision discussed below (（2025）苏05民初617号) is a first-instance judgment of the Suzhou Intermediate People’s Court. It has not been published in an official reporter, and the defendant has indicated it will appeal. Only a single leaked page of the decision showing damages is currently available. The Suzhou Intermediate People’s Court has issued a first-instance civil judgment in a trademark infringement action brought by Louis Vuitton Malletier (LV) against Shenzhen Molly Tea Catering Management Co., Ltd. and a related retail …