Core Points - The Supreme People's Court of China announced new regulations regarding the jurisdiction of internet courts, effective from November 1, 2025, which expands the types of cases these courts can handle [1][2] Group 1: Expanded Jurisdiction - The new regulations include jurisdiction over cases related to "network data ownership, infringement, and contract disputes," "protection of personal information and privacy rights," "virtual property ownership, infringement, and contract disputes," and "unfair competition disputes in the network" [1] - The concentration of jurisdiction for these new types of cases in internet courts is expected to improve the adjudication rules for data-related disputes and regulate new forms of unfair competition, such as data scraping and platform coercion [1] Group 2: Adjusted Jurisdiction - Certain cases have been removed from the jurisdiction of internet courts, including financial loan contract disputes and copyright disputes that are entirely conducted online [2] - Following the implementation of the new regulations, these cases will be handled by relevant grassroots courts based on territorial and designated jurisdiction standards in cities like Beijing, Hangzhou, and Guangzhou [2]
最高法:调整完善互联网法院案件管辖范围
Xin Hua She·2025-10-11 06:41