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China’s New Punitive Damages Interpretation for IP Rights
El texto comenta la Interpretación del Tribunal Popular Supremo de China sobre daños punitivos en litigios de propiedad intelectual (Fa Shi [2026] No. 7), vigente desde el 1 de mayo de 2026 en reemplazo de la interpretación de 2021. Los autores detallan los cambios en materia de intencionalidad, circunstancias graves, base de cálculo y multiplicador, así como las reglas procesales aplicables. También revisan decisiones recientes del tribunal y recomiendan a los titulares de derechos preparar tempranamente el sustento probatorio del reclamo.
Sherry Yao, Gordon Gao, Yves ChangHong Kong S.A.R.July 8, 2026King & Wood

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King & Wood Wins Four Awards at 2026 Chambers Greater China Region (PRC Firms) Awards On May 15, 2026, Chambers and Partners officially announced the winners of the 2026 Chambers Greater China Region (PRC Firms) Awards. King & Wood stood out with its outstanding market performance, strong client reputation, and leading comprehensive professional strength, securing four major awards: Litigation Firm of the Year, Compliance Firm of the Year, Restructuring/Insolvency Firm of the Year, and Intellectual Property Firm of the Year. These accolades fully demonstrate King & Wood’s comprehensive strength and industry benchmark status as a leading institution in China’s legal services market. For a long time, King & Wood has been deeply engaged in various legal practice areas, leveraging its continuous innovation capabilities and global perspective to provide clients with cross-jurisdictional, cross-industry one-stop legal service solutions. With profound industry insights, forward-looking strategic layout, and a global service network, King & Wood continues to lead innovation in legal services within complex business scenarios, playing a pioneering and exemplary role in setting industry standards and promoting the high-quality development of legal services. Gong Mulong, Managing Partner of King & Wood, stated: “We are grateful for Chambers’ long-term recognition and support, and we sincerely thank our clients for their trust and commitment. This award is yet another affirmation from the industry of King & Wood’s professional service capabilities. Moving forward, we will remain steadfast in our client-centric approach, leveraging our global resource platform to help clients confidently navigate business challenges and seize development opportunities, providing professional, forward-looking, and comprehensive legal protection and value empowerment.” The Chambers Greater China Region (PRC Firms) Awards are based on extensive client and peer surveys, aiming to recognize law firms and professional institutions that have demonstrated outstanding performance and remarkable influence in China’s legal services market over the past year.
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China’s New Punitive Damages Interpretation for IP Rights