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KWM 30th Anniversary Publication Series: BRI Law and Practice - Dispute Resolution

King & Wood Mallesons (KWM) provides legal services for the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) projects in an active response to the BRI proposed by President Xi Jinping in 2013. As an international, diverse and innovative legal service provider, KWM established the KWM Belt & Road Center for International Cooperation and Facilitation (BRCICF) in 2019, aiming to connect the government and enterprises and provide high-quality professional services to Chinese and foreign participators seeking to explore the opportunities brought by the BRI.

30 November 2023

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King & Wood Mallesons delighted to contribute to "China: Law & Practice" and "China:Trends and Developments" Chapters of Chambers "Banking & Finance 2023 " Global Practice Guide

King & Wood Mallesons is delighted to be a contributor of the "China: Law & Practice" and "China:Trends and Developments" Chapters of Chambers "Banking & Finance 2023" Global Practice Guide, published by Chambers and Partners recently.

23 November 2023

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KWM 30th Anniversary Publication Series: Collection of KWM Intellectual Property Litigation Cases

Intellectual property stands as a pivotal driver of scientific and technological progress, safeguarding the rights and interests of innovators, fostering fair competition, and ensuring healthy economic development.

15 November 2023

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In November 2023, Beijing Internet Court rendered a verdict in China’s first case concerning the copyrightability of AI-generated pictures LI v. LIU, which ruling triggered mixed reactions among the AI industry and the public. The plaintiff, Mr. LI (the “Plaintiff”), filed a copyright lawsuit alleging that the defendant, Ms. LIU, a blogger on Baijiahao platform (the “Defendant”), violated his copyrights in the AI-generated picture, including his right of authorship and the right of dissemination via information networks. In its decision, Beijing Internet Court found that the AI-generated picture was a copyrightable work involving human authorship and that Defendant was liable for copyright infringement.intellectual-property-intellectual-property-dispute-resolution,digital-economy,telecommunications-media-entertainment-and-technology-entertainment

07 December 2023

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King & Wood Mallesons (KWM) provides legal services for the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) projects in an active response to the BRI proposed by President Xi Jinping in 2013. As an international, diverse and innovative legal service provider, KWM established the KWM Belt & Road Center for International Cooperation and Facilitation (BRCICF) in 2019, aiming to connect the government and enterprises and provide high-quality professional services to Chinese and foreign participators seeking to explore the opportunities brought by the BRI.

30 November 2023

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King & Wood Mallesons is delighted to be a contributor of the "China: Law & Practice" and "China:Trends and Developments" Chapters of Chambers "Banking & Finance 2023" Global Practice Guide, published by Chambers and Partners recently.

23 November 2023

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The Legal 500 releases its 2024 Asia Pacific rankings

On 15 November 2023, The Legal 500, a leading international legal directory, released its 2024 Asia Pacific rankings. King & Wood Mallesons (KWM) was recognized in 44 practice areas, with 28 Tier 1 practice area rankings. Of the 211 individuals on the list, 12 were named to the Hall of the Fame, 39 were ranked as Leading Individuals, 29 as Next Generation Partners, 15 as Rising Stars, and 138 were highly recommended lawyers in their respective practice areas.

17 November 2023

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King & Wood Mallesons receives three awards for outstanding BRI legal services from Legal Daily

On 12 November 2023, King & Wood Mallesons (KWM) received three prestigious awards in recognition of the outstanding contributions to legal services related to the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI). The accolades were presented during the Fifth Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) Legal Service Typical Cases Conference, hosted by Legal Daily and organised by legaldaily.com in Beijing. The event brought together more than 200 guests from the Supreme People’s Court, the Ministry of Justice, the State-owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission of the State Council, the China Law Society, the Belt and Road International Lawyers Association (BRILA), arbitration institutions, law schools, law firms and enterprises. Wu Wei and Wang Yue, partners of KWM, were present in the event and received the awards on behalf of the firm.

13 November 2023

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KWM releases the second edition of Pharmaceuticals and the Law

The first edition of the Pharmaceuticals and the Law - A Guide to the Chinese Pharmaceuticals and Healthcare Market (Pharmaceuticals and the Law) was widely welcomed by readers since its launch in 2015. In recent years, the pharmaceuticals and healthcare industry in China has experienced significant transformations, driven by the full implementation of the Healthy China initiative and deep reforms to the pharmaceuticals and healthcare system. The foundational laws governing the industry have been revised, while new laws and regulations reflecting the changing times have been issued; various frameworks aligning with international standards have been put into practice; emerging businesses such as “online healthcare” are experiencing rapid growth. Additionally, China’s extensive anti-corruption campaign targeting the pharmaceutical and healthcare industry continues to intensify. Against this backdrop, the launch of the second edition of the Pharmaceuticals and the Law takes on greater significance.

26 October 2023

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