Recently, Chambers and Partners, the globally recognized legal ranking agency, published the 2024 Chambers Trade Secrets Global Practice Guide ("the Guide"). GEN Law Firm is honored to have contributed to this prestigious publication through the efforts of Mr. Jerry Xia, Mr. Ning Dong, and Ms. Yulu Wang, who authored the China Chapter of the Guide’s Trends and Development section.

The Guide aims to provide legal know-how in major jurisdictions around the world for trade secrets. The China chapter of the Guide’s Trends and Development section provides a comprehensive overview of the legal practices concerning trade secrets in China. It outlines significant trends such as changes in jurisdictional levels, an expanded definition of protectable trade secrets, increased damages for infringement, a reduced burden of proof for rights-holders, the use of preliminary injunctions, a rise in criminal cases, the introduction of a new crime of commercial espionage, and enhanced administrative protection. Additionally, it discusses strategies for companies to protect sensitive information proactively to prevent potential claims.