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24 2026-10

What are the general procedures for applying for trademark registration?

The trademark registration process includes the following steps: search, application and payment, formal review, substantive review, preliminary examination and announcement, and approval and issuance of the certificate. If the substantive review results in registration approval, a three-month announcement period will be provided during which objections can be raised. If the application is rejecte...

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24 2026-10

What should I do if my exported goods are detained by the customs for infringement of intellectual property rights?

If the export goods are detained by the customs for infringement, the exporter should first verify the detention documents and the rights holder's filing, organize the proof of legal sources, authorizations, or self-owned rights, and submit a non-infringement defense within the time limit; if necessary, provide a guarantee for the release of the goods and prepare for administrative or judicial rem...

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24 2026-10

How to handle the registration of intellectual property with the customs?

The registration of intellectual property with the customs is handled online through the registration system of the General Administration of Customs. Rights such as trademarks, patents, and copyrights can be registered, with a validity period of ten years and the option to renew it. Registration is a prerequisite for the customs to actively detain suspected infringing goods. If any infringement i...

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24 2026-10

Can a patent that has not yet been granted be used as an investment asset?

The right to apply for a patent that has not been authorized can be used as a capital contribution, but its stability is weaker than that of an authorized patent. It is necessary to evaluate the valuation, clarify the ownership and transfer procedures, and stipulate in the agreement the remedies and responsibilities for the failure to obtain authorization, in order to avoid the use of invalid capi...

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24 2026-10

Can we invite an autopsy team from another city to conduct the autopsy?

The autopsy can be entrusted to institutions with forensic pathology appraisal qualifications in other regions, and must be entrusted by the case-handling organ or the parties in accordance with the law; the autopsy of medical disputes must be agreed upon by the next of kin, and it is a key evidence for identifying fault and causality.

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24 2026-10

Will not conducting an autopsy affect future efforts to protect one's rights?

Not conducting an autopsy will increase the difficulty of proving the cause of death, but it doesn't necessarily prevent victims from seeking justice. Victims can claim compensation for procedural damages such as "loss of survival opportunities" based on medical records, emergency rescue records, and forensic medical assessments of medical malpractice.

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24 2026-10

Is there a time limit for conducting an autopsy?

There are clear time limits for autopsies: According to the "Regulations on the Handling of Medical Accidents", if there is a dispute over the cause of death, an autopsy should be conducted within 48 hours after death. If the body can be preserved by freezing, the time limit can be extended to 7 days; any delay will affect the determination of the cause of death and the provision of evidence.

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24 2026-10

Who should ultimately decide on the autopsy?

An autopsy must be conducted with the consent of the deceased's close relatives. According to the "Regulations on the Handling of Medical Accidents", if there is a dispute over the cause of death, an autopsy should be conducted within 48 hours after the death, and the storage of the body can be extended to 7 days. The close relatives can make their own decisions, and the medical staff have the obl...

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24 2026-10

Can a handwriting analysis be conducted to determine if the medical records have been tampered with?

If there is suspicion that the medical records have been altered, a handwriting appraisal and document appraisal can be applied for. According to the Civil Procedure Law, the parties may consult or the court may appoint an appraiser. If the medical records are illegally altered or supplemented, a negative presumption will be made, and compensation may be claimed based on the judicial appraisal.

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24 2026-10

If the hospital says that the medical records have been lost, what should the patient do?

The hospital said that even if the medical records are lost, patients can still protect their rights. According to the "Regulations on the Prevention and Handling of Medical Disputes", the medical side has the obligation to keep the medical records, and the loss of the medical records is presumed to be due to its negligence in custody. Patients can claim compensation based on payment receipts, sur...

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24 2026-10

Do outpatient medical records and inpatient medical records need to be sealed?

In the event of a medical dispute, both outpatient medical records and inpatient medical records should be sealed: both are objective medical records and constitute the core evidence for determining the medical negligence and causality. Patients and their close relatives have the right to apply for the joint sealing of these records.

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24 2026-10

Is the contract signed by using someone else's qualifications for construction valid?

The construction contracts signed by relying on others' qualifications are usually invalid due to violations of the mandatory provisions of the Construction Law. However, when the construction project is accepted, the actual constructor can still claim the project price in accordance with the agreement.

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24 2026-10

The house is unfinished. Can I get back the loan I've already repaid?

Whether the buyer can get a refund for the loan paid for the unfinished building depends on whether the sales contract and the loan contract have been legally terminated. After the two contracts are terminated, the buyer can claim a refund for the paid purchase price and the principal and interest of the loan from the developer and the bank respectively.

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24 2026-10

Can the special loan for ensuring the delivery of housing projects save the troubled real estate projects?

The special loan for ensuring on-time delivery of housing projects is a rescue tool rather than a panacea: it is specifically used for the continuation of project construction and dedicated to specific purposes, which can promote the resumption of construction and delivery of some housing projects. However, whether it can rescue the situation depends on the amount of funds, the balance of assets a...

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24 2026-10

If a real estate project is left unfinished, can buyers stop making mortgage payments?

The developer cannot unilaterally stop the loan for a unfinished property, as the loan contract is subject to relativity. If the developer breaches the contract, the buyer can sue to terminate the sales contract and the loan contract simultaneously, and the remaining loan shall be returned by the developer. Unilaterally stopping the loan will affect the buyer's credit record.

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