Anti-Unfair Competition in China - Lessons from Court Rulings
Recent cases on anti-unfair competition in China reveal how courts address trade secrets, corporate defamation, and unfair practices.
Recent developments in anti-unfair competition in China reflect a stronger judicial focus on protecting fair market order and corporate integrity.
In early September, China’s Supreme People’s Court (SPC) released expert commentary on typical cases interpreting the Anti-Unfair Competition Law, offering valuable insights into how courts are addressing trade secret theft, corporate defamation, and unfair conduct in emerging sectors like AI.
The SPC released expert commentary on two batches of “typical cases” concerning the application of China’s anti-unfair competition legislation, copyright law, and other related legal frameworks.
These cases shed light on how China’s courts are interpreting and enforcing key provisions governing fair competition, trade secrets, and anti-competitive market conduct.
Author summary: China's courts focus on protecting fair market order.