China Daily -- China is exploring the possibility of a new appeals court dedicated to IP cases, said Tao Kaiyuan, vice-president of the Supreme People's Court, at a recent IP seminar. The court also plans to found a leadership group to advance judicial reforms in Beijing, Tianjin and Hebei, where the Beijing IP Court will play a crucial role. The move aims to promote coordinated innovation and economic transformation across the region, Tao said. 2016-12-28