China Moves on Trial Reform of IPR Cases

2018/03/02

The Chinese leadership on Feb. 27 unveiled guidelines for improving the trial procedures of intellectual property rights (IPR) cases. Reforms are needed to improve top-level dealing with issues concerning the long-term development of the IPR case trials, and to adapt to changes in the international environment; judicial protection of IPR cases must be improved. The reform targets higher efficiency, stronger IPR protection and better IPR case trial credibility. IPR infringement must be effectively curbed. The detailed measures include building a compensation system for IPR infringement, stepping up creation of IPR courts and intensifying construction of IPR trial talent.

Source: China daily