On April 23, 2019, a decision amending the Trademark Law of the People's Republic of China (the "Trademark Law") was adopted at the Tenth Meeting of the Standing Committee of the Thirteenth National People's Congress. Amended provisions of the Trademark Law will come into effect on November 1, 2019. This is the fourth time the Trademark Law has been amended, following amendments in 1993, 2001 and 2013.