The SPC's 2015 IP report sets new standards

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Katherine Jo &clp articles

In its latest report the Supreme People's Court explains the new patent, trademark and copyright concepts explored through the year's most complex and major IP disputes

In April 2016, the Supreme People's Court (SPC) issued its Annual Report on Intellectual Property Cases (2015) (Annual Report), a collection of judgments, decisions and reasonings from cases it heard throughout the year that reflect the top Chinese court's approach to both typical and innovative intellectual property (IP) concepts.

The Annual Report includes some key takeaways for trademark, patent, copyright and unfair competition disputes as well as litigation proceedings.

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China is quickly becoming one of the most important IP markets for patent owners to enforce their rights, and the SPC's Annual Report greatly emphasizes this development.

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