Publications of Pamir Law Group
See Pamir Law’s latest publications of news, articles, FAQs and case studies both at Pamir Law Group and also throughout the legal and business industries.
Articles
Preparing for New Requirements for Communist Party of China Cells Inside Your Private Company
In the fall of 2022, the 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China ("CPC") reelected Xi Jinping as the general secretary of CPC Central Committee and emphasized upholding and strengthening the CPC’s overall leadership in China. Xi Jingping reported at the...
Creating a Legal Business Continuity Plan for Your China/Taiwan Operation
Responsible executives must plan in advance and be ready to ensure business continuity even in worst-case scenarios. As Ben Franklin once said, “By failing to prepare, you are preparing to fail”. Most, if not all foreign investors we have met in China and Taiwan...
Preliminary Case Evaluation Package for Trade Disputes in China
Doing business in China can be rewarding and lucrative, however, things do not always go as expected. Sometimes there are misunderstandings and/or changes in circumstances which may lead to situations where you might face a potential dispute with a counterparty in...
Case Studies
Protecting Creditors
The bankruptcy trustee and counsel representing major creditors needed to preserve their claims against a party in Taiwan seeking bankruptcy protection.
Salvaging a Distressed Infrastructure Project
A Latin American private energy generation company and its financiers were considering litigation against a Taiwanese engineering company.
Contract Negotiations: David vs. Goliath
An Asian cable TV distributor was in a ‘fight for its life’ licensing dispute with an international media conglomerate.
Commercial Trade Dispute and Extortion
A Chinese agent for a U.S. company unilaterally terminated its partnership and representation of the US partner and demanded a retroactive rental payment.
Recover Stolen Identity and IP from Local Agent
A US high-performance components manufacturer faced unauthorized registration of its trademarks in China and Taiwan, as well as theft of all its customers.
Interdicting and Obstructing Supply Chain Counterfeiters
A Japanese video game company suffered global counterfeiting problems across its supply chain, from chipset production through retail channels.
News
Measures for the Standard Contract for the Outbound Transfer of Personal Information Published
On February 22, 2023, the Cyberspace Administration of China issued the "Measures for the Standard Contract for the Outbound Transfer of Personal Information", which will take effect on June 1, 2023 (the “Measures”). Per the Measures, it is required for the data...
Hague Design Convention to Take Effect in China on May 5, 2022
The Event The Hague System for the International Registration of Industrial Designs (the "Hague System") was adopted by China earlier this year and will take effect on May 5, 2022. Why It Is Important The Hague System is based on the Hague Agreement, which has 77...
Dormant Companies Now Available in China
Clients often ask us whether an existing company in China can be "paused" or "suspended" due to a business disruption caused by uncertain but transitory circumstances, and resumed once the circumstances change. Not surprisingly, we have received an increased number of...