Take IP infringement cases to court

If intellectual property (IP) infringement occurs, foreign investors should not hesitate to bring their cases to trial, says a former judge. Judicial interpretations have constantly offered guidance on the enforcement standard that companies should look to.

On April 24, the Supreme People's Court unveiled its Annual Report on Intellectual Property Cases (2010)(知识产权案件年度报告) (2010) (Annual Report). This year, the list of landmark cases featured a high proportion of foreign elements, with five of