If you’re considering doing business in China, intellectual property (IP) protection is definitely an area for concern.
Since joining the World Trade Organisation in 2001, the Chinese Government has been working to enforce IP laws, but there is still a lot of work to be done.
There are a number of steps you can take to ensure that your IP is protected when doing business in China. The International Trade China Desk has produced the discussion paper
Intellectual Property Protection in China, which outlines:
- the procedures to register a patent or Trade Mark;
- the process and penalties for IP infringement, and how to enforce your rights;
- some pro-active measures to avoid IP infringement;
- patent and TradeMark application agencies throughout China;
- the schedule of fees for applications.
For more information on exporting contact the International Trade Consultants at Australian Business Consulting and Solutions or go to our International Trade website.