China is now the largest franchise market in the world, and the 2008 Olympic Games has the potential to further expand this market. In respect of merchandizing, the BOCOG has utilized the franchise model to an unprecedented level. China's IP laws have been in substantial compliance with international standards for several years now, but enforcement has been a problem. The Olympic Games has forced the Chinese government to implement the groundwork for effective IPR protection.
The pharmaceutical industry in China has been expanding in recent years as the government strives to invent its own drugs and brands. However, the prevalence of counterfeit and generic drugs still remains a significant IP issue. The patent system needs further development before it will be able to properly protect patent holders.
The pharmaceutical industry in China has been expanding in recent years as the government strives to invent its own drugs and brands. However, the prevalence of counterfeit and generic drugs still remains a significant IP issue. The patent system needs further development before it will be able to properly protect patent holders.
At an event co-sponsored by Foley & Lardner LLP and Asia Law & Practice, “China's Innovation Boom: Doing Business and Achieving Growth in China”, Foley attorneys addressed effective strategies to obtain, protect, and enforce IPR.
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