The intellectual property mediation committee of Xiamen will launch a 12330 call center later this month to offer IP-related consultations and receive disputes and complaints. The committee has an expert panel to deal with IP disputes. It has handled 424 trademark infringement cases and 110 patent disputes since its establishment in 2012. Local officials encourage professional mediation committees made up of people from markets, industry associations and chambers of commerce.

(Source: China Daily)