Summary
- On April 22, 2026, China's Supreme People’s Procuratorate released the 2025 Typical Cases of Intellectual Property Protection, showcasing ten significant cases across various provinces.
- The cases include trademark disputes, false litigation involving copyright, and trade secret infringements, highlighting issues like administrative protest proceedings and civil litigation supervision.
- Notably, one case clarified the distinction between "prior rights" and "prior use" defenses under the Trademark Law, impacting how trademark conflicts are adjudicated.
- This compilation aims to guide procuratorial organs in handling similar intellectual property matters effectively and underscores the importance of protecting intangible assets in business.
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