China has taken proactive measures to address the intellectual property (IP) concerns of foreign enterprises, aiming to ensure equal protection for both domestic and international innovators. At a press conference on Friday, Guo Wen, an official with the China National Intellectual Property Administration (CNIPA), outlined the steps China is taking to strengthen IP protection and foster a fair business environment.
Guo emphasized that aligning with international rules, providing efficient dispute resolution, and establishing regular communication channels are key tasks China is focusing on to assist foreign enterprises operating in the country. “The Chinese government has joined almost all major international IP treaties and has become a prominent user of the three primary registration systems for patents, trademarks, and designs administered by the World Intellectual Property Organization,” she said.
Highlighting the recent revisions to the country’s trademark and patent laws, Guo noted that China has implemented “strict punitive measures in accordance with the highest international standards.” These measures aim to deter malicious patent invalidation and trademark filings, effectively resolving numerous IP disputes involving companies from countries such as the United States, Germany, France, Italy, Thailand, and Denmark.
The CNIPA has also established a regular communication mechanism, organizing symposiums in regions including Beijing, Shanghai, Jiangsu, and Guangdong. These forums provide opportunities to listen attentively to the demands of foreign enterprises and offer assistance in resolving their IP-related challenges.
According to Guo, from January to October this year, China authorized 92,000 foreign invention patents, a year-on-year increase of 5.3 percent. The registration of foreign trademarks in China climbed to 121,000, up 13.1 percent compared to the previous year. “These figures demonstrate the recognition foreign enterprises have given China’s IP protection work,” she said, emphasizing that China will continue its endeavors to “establish a business environment that is fairer, more transparent, and more predictable.”
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