At the core of the definition, a Parallel import is a non-counterfeit product imported from another country without the permission of the intellectual property owner. They are also goods that are not ...

SHANGHAI — From the latest designer fashion to the most cutting-edge high-tech products, China's increasingly open market has brought the world's best goods to it doorstep. Through the ...

The term ‘parallel import’ is a new concept in economics literature. However, in international business literature and law, parallel importing has been much discussed since the mid-1980s. The thorny ...

The government is considering legalising parallel imports, in the hope that it will lead to a drop in prices. According to some sources, it will be possible to parallel-import certain goods - ...

The realm of intellectual property, particularly in the context of parallel imports, is a labyrinth of legal intricacies. This article endeavours to demystify the contentious issue of trademark ...

Long before the pandemic shut down Hong Kong’s vibrant retail sector, traders from China crossed the border to purchase everything from cosmetics to cars tax-free for profitable reselling upon ...

On 13 February 2018 the Russian Constitutional Court checked the compliance of the following provisions of Russian Civil Code (the “CCR“) related to parallel import with the Constitution of Russia: ...

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Mr Justice Laddie's judgment in Arsenal Football Plc v Matthew Reed could deal a serious blow to those engaged in the business of merchandising in the UK. The judgment was the climax of a long running ...

Despite the lack of current law, IP owners are not helpless against parallel imports into Myanmar. They just have to be a bit more ingenious with their prevention strategies, explains Alec Christie ...