Intellectual Property


Alibaba’s Massive IP Protection Challenge
| Jan. 27 2016
Alibaba, China’s largest e-commerce firm, recently smashed global records for its ‘Single’s Day’ promotion on 11th November.


China’s Online Entertainment Industry: Revenue Streaming
| Nov. 4 2015
If there’s one activity that unites China’s subway commuters, it’s huddling over their smartphone screens to watch.
The Xiaomi Business Model: Built to Last?
Xiaomi has attained an enviable position in the Chinese smartphone market. But will its current strategies help it retain its.


| Mar. 18 2015
Can Patents Disrupt Xiaomi’s Dream Run?
As it pushes for internationalization, what is Chinese smartphone maker Xiaomi up against.


| Dec. 17 2014
British Chip Designer ARM on How to Win in China
Allen Wu, chip designer ARMʼs Greater China President, on how the company is navigating Chinaʼs increasingly treacherous environment.


| Oct. 27 2014
Brain Power: The Patent Buying Spree of Chinese Tech Companies
Chinese tech companies are stocking up on patent purchases, but is it anything more than share price padding.


| Sep. 24 2014
Face-off! MNCs versus Chinese Companies
In China’s fast-changing business environment, multinational companies are finding it increasingly hard to compete with Chinese companies.


| Sep. 9 2014
Why Elon Musk Released Tesla’s Patents
Overnight the maverick electric car company became an evangelist of the Open Source philosophy. Why is releasing Tesla’s.


| Jul. 7 2014
China Roundup: Metal-financing Scandal Deepens; FTZ Interest Rate Uncapped; And Fosun’s stake in US Film Studio
The week that was: metal-financing fraud puts small traders in risks; forex interest rate liberation expands in Shanghai; Xunlei.


| Jun. 27 2014
Music in China: The Beat Goes Online
The rise of indie music in China, and how China’s musical talent navigates piracy and red tape. It’s.


| May. 19 2014
China Roundup: China’s Slowing Economy; Tencent’s Profits Up; and Facebook’s China Office
The week that was: China’s slowing economy; Tencent profit rises on growth in online games; Alibaba battles fakes.


| May. 16 2014
CKGSB Magazine March 2014: The Digital Takeover – Internet Finance versus Traditional Banks
You are invited to download the March 2014 issue of CKGSB Magazine. You’ll enjoy articles and interviews like: COVER.


| Apr. 1 2014
Counterfeiting: Good or Bad?
Is counterfeiting always bad? China is undoubtedly the world’s biggest market for counterfeit products. From fake Louis Vuitton bags.


| Nov. 18 2013
Stuck in First Gear: Chinese Car Manufacturers Struggle to Compete with foreign brands
Can foreign car makers in China continue to dominate the market while appeasing Chinese car companies? CCTV, Chinaʼs powerful.


| Jul. 30 2013