China: surge in IP crime prosecutions indicates effectiveness of multi-pronged approach to trademark enforcement

China IP: Views from the ground

The USPTO China IP attachés share first-hand knowledge and experience on the current status of intellectual property rights protection and enforcement in China.

China: surge in IP crime prosecutions indicates effectiveness of multi-pronged approach to trademark enforcement

A sharp increase in the number of individuals being criminally prosecuted for trademark infringement underscores strengthened coordination between administrative and criminal proceedings. However, authorities are still advocating for a ‘three-in-one’ trial reform of its IP rights system to improve options for rights holders and facilitate a more comprehensive protection framework.