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China Food Import Registration Under GACC Decree 248: A Complete Guide for 2026

All overseas food manufacturers must register with GACC under Decree 248. This covers 18 regulated categories, the registration process, and compliance timeline.

Trademark Squatting in China: How to Protect Your Brand from Bad-Faith Registrations

Trademark squatting affected an estimated 12% of Fortune 500 brands entering China. Learn prevention strategies and three legal remedies for recovery.

China Trademark Registration: A 5-Step Guide for Foreign Brands in 2026

China trademark registration follows a first-to-file system. Without a registered Chinese trademark, your brand has no legal protection. Follow this 5-step process.

China IP Enforcement: 4 Ways Foreign Companies Can Fight Infringement in 2026

Four enforcement paths exist for IP infringement in China: administrative raids, civil litigation, customs seizures, and criminal prosecution. Compare effectiveness and cost.

How to Register Intellectual Property in China: Patents, Trademarks, and Copyrights for Foreign Companies

Foreign companies can register IP in China through three patent types. Compare invention patents, utility models, and design patents on timeline, cost, and enforcement.

Office Lease Negotiation in China: 6 Clauses Foreign Tenants Must Review

Chinese commercial leases contain 6 clauses that disproportionately affect foreign tenants. Learn about rent escalation, restoration obligations, sublease rights, and early termination.