30 Jun 2025

Four changes every business needs to know about the new Anti-Unfair Competition Law

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On Friday, the legislature (NPCSC), approved revisions to the Anti-Unfair Competition Law (AUCL), as expected. Under the new law, trademark protection is strengthened (NPC).

It bans companies from imitating well-known brands by using similar names in their registered company names.

Large companies...