Intellectual property protection: Problems and prospects for China

Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)

• Executive Summary
• 1. The Case for IPR Protection
• 2. IPR in China - A Macro Perspective
  • The Two Branches of Intellectual Property
  • TRIPS Agreement - An Overview
• 3. Towards A Stronger IPR Regime In China
  • The IP violators' dictionary
  • Worst Case Scenario: Magnetic Secrets
• 4. Industry View - Technology
  • Research collaborations by multinationals in China
• 5. Industry View - Pharmaceuticals
  • Microsoft and Legal Recourse; the case for "Guanxi"
• 6. Industry View - Software And Media
  • Green Shoots: the Emergence of Chinese Generated IP - Dali Industries
• 7. Industry View - Luxury Goods
  • Bags of Trouble: The Global Appeal of Super Fake Products
• 8. Conclusion: Living with Piracy

Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)

This paper explores the significance of strong intellectual property rights (IPR) enforcement in both mature and developing economies, with a specific focus on China. The paper analyzes the current state of IPR in China, examining the challenges and opportunities for businesses operating in this dynamic market.

• The role of IPR in economic development
• The current state of IPR protection in China
• The challenges and opportunities of doing business in China's IPR environment
• The impact of IPR issues on different industry sectors in China
• The prospects for improvement in China's IPR regime

Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)

The report begins by discussing the importance of strong IPR protection for fostering innovation and technology growth, while also acknowledging the argument that such protection may not always be beneficial for developing economies. It then provides an overview of the current state of IPR in China, examining the complexities and contradictions of the country's approach to intellectual property. The report continues by exploring the challenges and opportunities of doing business in China's IPR environment. This includes a detailed analysis of the industry sectors, focusing on technology, pharmaceuticals, software and media, and luxury goods. The paper highlights the unique characteristics of each sector in relation to intellectual property rights, and examines the impact of piracy and counterfeiting on these industries.

Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)

This report delves into the crucial topic of intellectual property protection in China, examining its impact on the country's economic development and global trade. The key terms and concepts discussed include: intellectual property rights (IPR), intellectual property enforcement, innovation, technology transfer, counterfeiting, piracy, trade barriers, economic growth, emerging markets, China's legal system, and business strategies in China.