People are being asked for their opinions on an awarding policy draft for providing information on patent infringements. The draft will be on the Hangzhou city government's website until Aug 7. Residents can inform the city's IP aid center or IP office of illegal behavior through a hotline, 12330-2, online, www.hzip.gov.cn, or by email, hz12330@163.com. Informants could receive up to 300 yuan for providing valuable information. The new policy is scheduled to take effect on Oct 1.

(Source: China Daily)