Shanghai High People's Court released the Several Opinions on Shanghai Courts' Service and Support to 2010 Expo in Beijing on July 7.  Court Vice President Shen Zhixian said, Shanghai court system has established a special proceeding, an Expo tribunal in Pudong New District Court and designated the same court to hear IPR cases during and after the Expo.

Shanghai courts vow to serve and support the 2010 Expo with dedication to all details, according to Shen.  The Expo organizers and participants' marks, derivative products, exhibition halls design, creativity, display technology, exhibits, label and promotional documents are among the issues in their crosshairs. Those Expo-related franchising contract disputes and unauthorized sponsorship are also among the issues.  Legitimate interests of IPR holders will be upheld.

(China IP News)