Many intellectual property protection issues are common global challenges that require worldwide cooperation, Tian Lipu, commissioner of the State Intellectual Property Office, said at a high-level forum held in Beijing last Wednesday.

More than 350 representatives from various departments of the central government, foreign embassies, local intellectual property administrations, overseas organizations and companies from home and abroad participated in the event.

Both developed and developing nations are now exploring ways to build a better intellectual property system, promote national development and create social progress, Lu Yongxiang, vice-chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress, said in a congratulatory letter to the meeting.

"We should develop a balanced and effective intellectual property system based on the considerations of different development stages, economic circumstances and social context to pay attention to the interests of various parties," Lu said.

"Intellectual property is not an end in itself, but a means to promote public interest, innovation and access to science and technology," said Pushendra Rai, director of the World Intellectual Property Office.

"China's government has taken a determined and consistent position, continuing to increase efforts in intellectual property protection," Commissioner Tian said. 
                                                                                                     Source:China Daily