Overview

Now that China is the second biggest economy in the world, very few companies can resist its lure. This has resulted in foreign businesses clambering over each other to get a foothold in what is a rapidly expanding market. However, the Chinese landscape is difficult to navigate and poses a number of problems; none more so than intellectual property. Foreign companies must pay special attention to the IP protection and enforcement regime in China. Failure to do so can be extremely damaging to your business.

This briefing from Wragge sets out the key IP issues surrounding business in China with overviews on the following areas:

● trade mark registration;
● protection of copyright;
● patent strategy;
● other IP rights;
● beyond China; and
● enforcement.

Click 'View Briefing' for the full analysis.