The legal framework of China's Intellectual Property (IP) system is becoming increasingly sophisticated. The current focus is on the implementation of the third amendment to its PRC Patent Law (中华人民共和国专利法),which came into effect on October 1 2009, and the launch of the latest round of amendments to its PRC Trademark Law (中华人民共和国商标法). The number of IP civil cases decided in the Chinese people's courts has continuously hit record levels each year. These activities reflect the PRC government's vision of an innovation-based economy and an ever-maturing domestic market, which inevitably brings about disputes over technology development and ownership.
Handling any IP infringement case in China means maximising the quality and effect of legal proceedings. Selecting the most suitable approach from a variety of options can be a vital