Frequently Asked Questions

28 2026-9

How to calculate the compensation for patent infringement?

According to Article 71 of the Patent Law, the compensation for patent infringement shall be calculated in the following order: actual losses, profits gained from infringement, multiple of the license fee, and statutory compensation. For intentional infringement, the compensation may be one to five times the actual losses. Reasonable expenses shall be calculated separately.

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28 2026-9

What approval documents are required for the expropriation of collective land?

The collective land expropriation must have approval from the provincial-level or higher authorities, an expropriation announcement, a compensation and resettlement plan, and a public announcement. If any of these documents are missing, the expropriation process is illegal, and people can apply for information disclosure, review, and litigation to protect their rights.

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28 2026-9

What is the legal effect of a lawyer's letter?

A lawyer's letter does not have mandatory force, but it can fix the facts, urge performance, interrupt the statute of limitations, and serve as evidence; the issuance of the letter should be connected with litigation preservation, and the content must be true and legal.

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28 2026-9

After the company is liquidated and deregistered, can we still recover the debt?

After the company is legally deregistered, its legal person status is terminated. However, if the liquidation process is illegal, the commitment to simple deregistration is untrue, or the company's assets are mixed with those of other entities, creditors may seek compensation from the shareholders and other responsible parties in accordance with the law.

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28 2026-9

Who needs to sign the demolition compensation agreement for it to be valid?

The demolition compensation agreement shall be signed by the persons subject to expropriation or their legal representatives; the village committee does not have the qualification to sign the agreement, and any signing exceeding its authority in the name of expropriation may be confirmed as invalid. It is recommended to verify the scope and subject before signing the agreement.

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28 2026-9

Will the owners of unfinished buildings be listed on the credit blacklist if they stop repaying their loans?

If the lender unilaterally stops the loan, it will be reported to the credit information system. According to Articles 20 and 21 of the Judicial Interpretation of the Supreme People's Court on the Sale of Commercial Housing, the borrower can request to rescind the loan contract, and after the judgment, the developer will return the loan. Then, the borrower can use the judgment to repair the credit...

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28 2026-9

Can I recover my losses from an online forex trading platform?

Most online foreign exchange platforms are illegal margin trading platforms. If you suffer losses, you can trace the funds to recover your money. You can report the case of fraud or illegal operations, and report foreign exchange violations, and be held accountable according to Article 225 of the Criminal Law.

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28 2026-9

How to protect your rights if your insurance claim is rejected?

The insurer shall notify the insured in writing and give reasons for the refusal to pay the insurance indemnity in accordance with Article 24 of the Insurance Law; if the exemption clause is not explained to the insured, it shall not take effect in accordance with Article 17, and the insured should pay attention to the two-year or five-year statute of limitations for protecting their rights.

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28 2026-9

What are the risks of mixing the boss's personal assets with the company's assets?

According to Article 23 of the Company Law, if there is property commingling, the veil of the company will be pierced, and the shareholders will be jointly and severally liable for the company's debts. If a one-person company cannot prove the independence of its property, the shareholders will be directly jointly and severally liable. Moreover, there are risks of tax-related criminal liability.

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