Official States: China Tackles Intellectual Property Worries of Foreign Companies
Official: China addresses foreign enterprises' IP concerns This article discusses recent measures taken by China to alleviate the intellectual property (IP) concerns of foreign businesses operating within its borders. The Chinese government has recognized the significance of protecting intellectual property to foster a more favorable investment environment and strengthen international confidence. Various reforms and initiatives aimed at enhancing IP protections are highlighted, shedding light on China's evolving stance towards foreign enterprises and their intellectual property rights.
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China has proactively addressed the intellectual property (IP) concerns and demands of enterprises, ensuring equal protection for both domestic and foreign innovators, as stated by a Chinese IP official during a press conference on Friday.
To assist foreign enterprises operating in the country, China has committed to aligning with international rules, providing efficient dispute resolution, and establishing regular communication channels, according to Guo Wen, an official with the China National Intellectual Property Administration, the country's top IP regulator.
Guo highlighted that the Chinese government has joined nearly all major international IP treaties and has become a significant user of the three primary registration systems for patents, trademarks, and designs overseen by the World Intellectual Property Organization.
She also mentioned the ongoing revisions of the country’s trademark law and patent law, indicating that China has implemented "strict punitive measures in accordance with the highest international standards."
Furthermore, China has taken steps to combat malicious patent invalidation and trademark filings, effectively resolving numerous IP disputes involving companies from the United States, Germany, France, Italy, Thailand, and Denmark, as noted by Guo.
The CNIPA has established a regular communication mechanism and has organized numerous symposiums in cities such as Beijing, Shanghai, Jiangsu, and Guangdong to attentively gather feedback from foreign enterprises and assist in solving their issues.
From January to October of this year, China authorized 92,000 foreign invention patents, reflecting a year-on-year increase of 5.3 percent. Additionally, the registration of foreign trademarks in China rose to 121,000, marking a 13.1 percent increase compared to the previous year.
"These figures demonstrate the recognition foreign enterprises have given China's IP protection work," Guo said, emphasizing that China will continue its efforts to "establish a business environment that is fairer, more transparent, and more predictable."
Navid Kalantari for TROIB News
To assist foreign enterprises operating in the country, China has committed to aligning with international rules, providing efficient dispute resolution, and establishing regular communication channels, according to Guo Wen, an official with the China National Intellectual Property Administration, the country's top IP regulator.
Guo highlighted that the Chinese government has joined nearly all major international IP treaties and has become a significant user of the three primary registration systems for patents, trademarks, and designs overseen by the World Intellectual Property Organization.
She also mentioned the ongoing revisions of the country’s trademark law and patent law, indicating that China has implemented "strict punitive measures in accordance with the highest international standards."
Furthermore, China has taken steps to combat malicious patent invalidation and trademark filings, effectively resolving numerous IP disputes involving companies from the United States, Germany, France, Italy, Thailand, and Denmark, as noted by Guo.
The CNIPA has established a regular communication mechanism and has organized numerous symposiums in cities such as Beijing, Shanghai, Jiangsu, and Guangdong to attentively gather feedback from foreign enterprises and assist in solving their issues.
From January to October of this year, China authorized 92,000 foreign invention patents, reflecting a year-on-year increase of 5.3 percent. Additionally, the registration of foreign trademarks in China rose to 121,000, marking a 13.1 percent increase compared to the previous year.
"These figures demonstrate the recognition foreign enterprises have given China's IP protection work," Guo said, emphasizing that China will continue its efforts to "establish a business environment that is fairer, more transparent, and more predictable."
Navid Kalantari for TROIB News
