China has signaled its willingness to maintain open channels of communication with the European Union (EU) regarding intellectual property (IP) issues. On Monday, the Chinese Ministry of Commerce stated that dialogue with the EU on IP matters remains ongoing and encouraged.
The statement comes in response to the EU's recent filing of a complaint at the World Trade Organization (WTO) against China's judicial ruling on standard essential patent disputes. On January 20, China received a consultation request from the EU, as confirmed by the ministry in an online statement addressing media inquiries about the issue.
The Ministry of Commerce emphasized that China has consistently adhered to WTO rules and its accession commitments. It highlighted the continuous improvement in legislation and law enforcement related to the protection of intellectual property rights within the country, achievements that have been widely recognized globally.
Furthermore, the ministry affirmed that China will handle subsequent matters in accordance with WTO regulations and is committed to firmly safeguarding 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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