Asian Games IPR

The Guangzhou Regulations on the IPR Protection for the Asian Games took effect beginning Jan. 11. The regulations define that any act of using the IPRs for commercial purpose without authorization constitutes wrongdoing.

The regulations contain 20 articles, which define IPRs of the Asian Games and acts infringing the rights, identify missions of administrative agencies. The regulations will establish an inter-agency coordination system and a first called, first responsible mechanism, prescribe avenue for settling disputes, enforcement actions and legal consequences of infringement.

IPR protection plan

Shenzhen has begun carrying out an IPR protection action plan for hi-tech enterprises. The city will do IP analysis for hi-tech enterprises, classify hi-tech enterprises into three different levels and provide diversified services on IP protection, promotion, training and legal guidelines.

Shenzhen has divided hi-tech enterprises into three categories by patent application and utilization. Class A enterprises have core patents, complete IP management system and skilled IPR application ability to enhance the core competitiveness; Class B firms have applied for patents and certain R&D capability, but the ability of IP applications and management needs to be improved; Class C companies have not applied for patents and are weak in R&D. Shenzhen will provide close-fitting IP protection for Class A enterprises, upgrade the IPR capacity of Class B companies and cultivate IP for Class C enterprises.

(China Daily 01/19/2009 page9)