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Recently, the author has frequently received inquiries about copyright infringement cases and has repeatedly acted as counsel in such cases. In most of these cases, the outcomes have been highly satisfactory for the clients involved. In these cases, the key issues at trial invariably revolve around which specific copyright rights the defendant’s actions have infringed upon, whether the defendant’s conduct indeed constitutes an infringement of the plaintiff’s copyright, and what kind of liability the defendant should bear if an infringement is established. Among the seventeen rights protected by copyright, cases involving the right of reproduction often give rise to inconsistencies in the application of legal standards and confusion with the right of communication through information networks. In light of this, the author has reviewed relevant regulations and similar cases, drawing on personal practical experience to prepare the following research report, which is intended solely for reference purposes. I. The Legal Nature and Protective Boundaries of the Right of Reproduction
2025-11-21
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Recently, the author encountered a patent infringement case involving the timing of litigation. Specifically, a certain entity filed both a utility model patent application and an invention patent application for the same invention at the same time when applying for a patent. Currently, the utility model patent has been granted and a certificate has been issued, while the invention patent application is still undergoing substantive examination. The entity has discovered that a third party is infringing upon its patented product and now faces the question of how to assert its rights. As far as we understand, when a utility model patent has already been granted but the invention patent application has not yet been granted, the right holder can file a lawsuit based on the utility model patent right. However, if the invention patent is granted during the course of the litigation, according to legal provisions, the utility model patent right will consequently be terminated (it’s important to note that “termination” differs from “invalidation”: invalidation renders the patent null and void from the very beginning, whereas termination means the patent becomes ineffective from the date of termination itself). This would result in the loss of the legal basis for the ongoing litigation. So, under these circumstances, how should the right holder properly assert its rights? Is it necessary to wait until the invention patent is granted before filing a lawsuit?
2025-11-21
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Perspective | Can a "spouse-owned company" be considered a single-member limited company?
Article 23, Paragraph 3 of the "Company Law of the People's Republic of China" stipulates: "For a company with only one shareholder, if the shareholder cannot prove that the company's assets are separate from the shareholder's own personal assets, the shareholder shall bear joint and several liability for the company's debts." In practice, to avoid shareholders of single-shareholder companies being held jointly liable for the company's debts, it has become increasingly common for couples—acting as shareholders—to establish companies where they hold 100% of the shares. Given that the shareholders in such cases are married to each other, can these companies be regarded as single-shareholder limited liability companies?
2025-11-13
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2025-11
Given the frequent occurrence of administrative cases related to land expropriation compensation, it remains an urgent task to summarize the characteristics of these cases and identify effective strategies for legal risk prevention from the perspective of administrative litigation. Therefore, it is essential to provide targeted advice and recommendations to administrative agencies on risk management through the lens of administrative adjudication, thereby fostering further reforms in the land expropriation compensation system. This article searched the China Judgments Online database using the keyword "land expropriation compensation" and identified 23 administrative litigation cases reviewed by the Supreme People's Court. From these, 13 judgments were selected for their research value. Additionally, eight cases were chosen as the primary subjects of analysis from the ten landmark cases on land requisition and demolition published by the Supreme People's Court’s Institute of Judicial Cases, enabling a comprehensive归纳 and总结 (inductive summarization) of key insights.
2025-11-13
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To strengthen professional exchanges within the legal industry and enhance lawyers' critical thinking skills and expertise, the Shandong Provincial Lawyers Association's directly affiliated Lawyers Debate Competition was successfully held in Jinan on November 7. Attending the event were Zhongcheng Qingtai lawyers Huang Dongqing and Han Ye, along with intern lawyer Wang Xin. They collectively won the second-place team award, while lawyer Huang Dongqing was honored with the title of "Best Debater."
2025-11-10
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On November 6, LegalOne officially unveiled the "Top 30 China Region LegalOne Stellar Novo Young Lawyers for 2025" list. Zhang Kai, a partner at Zhongcheng Qingtai Law Firm's Jinan office, was proudly recognized on the list for his outstanding practical skills and significant professional influence.
2025-11-10
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As a typical example of current mass-involved economic crimes, the crime of illegally absorbing public deposits directly determines the severity of sentencing—and even delineates the boundary between criminal liability and non-criminal behavior—making it a "battleground" in criminal defense. However, in judicial practice, controversies and disagreements persist regarding the determination of the amount involved in such illegal absorption cases, particularly concerning issues like the criteria for assessment, the accumulation of amounts, and applicable deductions. Given that public security authorities typically commission auditing firms to evaluate the exact amounts of illegal absorption, losses, commissions, and other financial details after reviewing case materials such as backend data, fund transaction records, statements from investors, investment contracts, and transfer receipts submitted by complainants. Yet, the audits conducted by these firms often involve little more than extracting, listing, organizing, and performing basic calculations on the available data. To clarify the ongoing disputes over how the amount involved in illegal absorption crimes should be calculated—and thereby ensure an objective and accurate determination of the criminal sum—the author, drawing from personal experience defending clients in such cases, has systematically summarized and outlined the relevant calculation rules as follows.
2025-11-10
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Singapore, as a tropical island nation in Southeast Asia, is globally renowned for being "efficient, clean, and secure," thanks to a sophisticated legal system that draws from Britain's common law while seamlessly integrating local practices. According to the World Bank’s *Global Governance Indicators*, Singapore has ranked first in Asia for "Rule of Law" for 15 consecutive years and second worldwide in 2024. This system not only preserves the core attributes of common law but also leverages localized innovations to forge distinctive advantages, serving as the cornerstone that underpins Singapore’s status as an international financial hub and ensures societal stability. This article will explore the institutional foundations of Singapore’s rule of law—from its legal origins and power structure to its judicial system and legal profession—offering a comprehensive analysis of this unique framework.
2025-10-27
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Currently, property developers have been increasingly hitting "default" crises one after another, triggering a ripple effect: bonds fail to roll over or be repaid upon maturity, projects come to a standstill, and unfinished housing developments leave buyers stranded—leading to a host of social conflicts and disputes. Today, commercial bills have become a widely accepted settlement method among construction firms. Compared to traditional payment methods, bill-based settlement offers unique advantages and is governed by specific legal provisions. It is now more urgent than ever for construction companies to thoroughly understand the relevant regulations governing commercial bills and proactively manage associated risks!
2025-10-24
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Perspective | Special Focus on Early Termination of PPP Projects — Default Scenarios
PPP projects involve numerous stakeholders, span a wide range of sectors, and require expertise across diverse fields, often encountering intricate environmental challenges and deeply intertwined relationships during implementation. In practice, the reasons and circumstances leading to the early termination of PPP projects are equally complex and varied, primarily falling into three main categories: government-side breaches of contract, private-sector breaches by social capital entities, and force majeure events. Each of these categories encompasses multiple specific scenarios, all of which are closely tied to the unique realities of individual PPP projects. By systematically analyzing the breach scenarios that trigger early project terminations, this article provides a clear and comprehensive overview of the current challenges and risk factors confronting existing PPP projects. This analysis serves as a valuable reference for stakeholders involved in ongoing PPP initiatives, enabling them to proactively assess and anticipate the overall project dynamics and potential risks. At the same time, it offers practical insights for refining risk allocation and targeted prevention strategies under the new framework governing PPP projects.
2025-10-21
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