China’s Ministry of Commerce announced on Monday that channels of communication with the European Union (EU) regarding intellectual property issues remain open. The statement comes in response to the EU filing a complaint at the World Trade Organization (WTO) against China’s judicial rulings on standard essential patent disputes.
The EU lodged the complaint on Monday, and China received a consultation request from the EU on January 20, according to the ministry’s online statement responding to media inquiries. The Ministry of Commerce 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.
The ministry added that China will address subsequent matters in accordance with WTO rules and will firmly safeguard its legitimate rights and interests.
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China says it's open to communication with EU on intellectual property
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