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Friday, May 1, 2026

USTR Maintains China on Priority Watch List in 2026 Special 301 Report Amid Persistent IP and Trade Concerns

United States Trade Representative cites slow reform pace, technology transfer issues, and high levels of counterfeiting as key reasons for continued scrutiny of China’s intellect…

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USTR Maintains China on Priority Watch List in 2026 Special 301 Report Amid Persistent IP and Trade Concerns
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The Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) has released its 2026 Special 301 Report, continuing China’s designation on the Priority Watch List due to ongoing concerns over intellectual property protection, technology transfer, trade secret enforcement, and counterfeiting. The report highlights slow pr…
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Companies House and the Intellectual Property Office (IPO) have jointly issued a warning to UK businesses about unsolicited payment requests. These fraudulent invoices often mimic official correspondence, demanding inflated fees for services that are either free or available at lower costs through legitimate governmen…

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