Compliance issues with domestic acquisitions by foreign investors

With the opening of the Chinese market, acquisitions of domestic businesses by foreign investors have become a primary means of foreign direct investment. The following is an overview of key compliance issues encountered in the course of acquisitions by foreign investors. In practice, a more detailed analysis should be conducted, taking into account the specific circumstances of each transaction.

Compliance measures available to prevent dilution of trademarks

The dilution of a well known trademark is an act that reduces and weakens the distinctiveness of the mark and harms and tarnishes the goodwill therein. The diluter exploits the notoriety and reputation of another’s well known trademark to earn illegal commercial gain, in doing so causing harm to the trademark’s owner. Enterprises that own well known trademarks need to pay close attention to this.

Key points to secure corporate compliance in equity financing

From the establishment to the termination of a company, and at the production and sales stages, compliant operation is a mandatory requirement. However, the key points of compliance in different economic activities are not identical. In corporate equity financing, the key points requiring attention mainly include the following.

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