The Tort Liability Law of the People's Republic of China was passed during the 12th Session of the Standing Committee of the 11th National People's Congress on December 26. It elaborates that, as components of civil rights, copyright, patent right and trademark exclusive right fall into the protection scope of lawful rights and interests. The law also regulates remedies to tort liability: ceasing the infringing act, removal of hazards, restitution of property, compensation, apology and restoration of reputation.

The law is a supplement to the relevant IPR laws, which can serve as a reference when IPR infringement occurs, according to Wang Shengmin, deputy director of the Commission of Legislative Affairs of National People's Congress.

(China IP News)