China's Ministry of Commerce announced on Monday that channels of communication with the European Union (EU) on intellectual property issues remain open. The statement comes in response to the EU filing a complaint at the World Trade Organization (WTO) concerning China's judicial ruling on standard essential patent disputes.
On January 20, China received a consultation request from the EU, the ministry confirmed in an online statement addressing media inquiries over the issue. The ministry emphasized that China has strictly adhered to WTO rules and its accession commitments, continually improving legislation and law enforcement related to the protection of intellectual property rights. These achievements, the ministry noted, have been widely recognized.
\"China will address subsequent matters in accordance with WTO rules and firmly safeguard its legitimate rights and interests,\" the statement added.
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China says it's open to communication with EU on intellectual property
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