This article illustrates conditions that trigger merger filing for PE transactions, pointing out common misconceptions and offering compliance advice.

In China, apportionment can be done at the royalty rate level which is different from US at both base and rate.

Almost without exception, property developers plagued by bankruptcy prospects find themselves at the end of their ropes in terms of liquidity.

The authors would like to share their experience and practical suggestions in designing and enacting such action plans.

The Guidelines, for the first time ever, endorses the “license to all” policy and the smallest saleable patent practicing unit (SSPPU) approach in China’s automotive field.

Based on the amended AML and SAMR drafts, the authors offer compliance advice and analyse conditions triggering a merger filing, penalties for “gun jumping”, and other practical issues.